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ANCIENT ROMAN EMPIRE

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powerful landowners who controlled the government
In ancient Rome, a political leader given absolute power to make laws and command the army for a limited time.
Caesar's adopted son who defeated Mark Anthony for title of ruler of Rome after Caesar's death
Christians in Ancient Rome
xclude (someone) from participation in the sacraments and services of the Christian Church.
In ancient Rome, the supreme governing body, originally made up only of aristocrats.
Constantinople became the head of this Eastern type of catholic church
Members of the lower class of Ancient Rome including farmers, merchants, artisans and traders
Bridge-like stone structures that carry water from the hills into Roman cities
Byzantine emperor in the 6th century A.D. who reconquered much of the territory previously ruled by Rome, initiated an ambitious building program , including Hagia Sofia, as well as a new legal code
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: In the Roman republic, one of the two powerful officials elected each year to command the army and direct the government.
the peace which existed between nations which were part of the roman empire
most famous example of byzantine architecture, it was built under justinian I and is considered one of the most perfect buildings in the world
offiicial who was elected by the Plebeians to protect their interests
a set of laws, written by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian, that served the Byzantine Empire for hundreds of years
Early Roman religious followers who were persecuted
Head of the Eastern Catholic Orthodox church
a picture or pattern made with small pieces of ceramic tile. The Romans and other ancient people made very elaborate mosaics.
A state in which supreme power is held by the people
A form of government in which citizens choose their leaders by voting