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| What is a dynasty? | a succession of rulers from the same family |
| What are the two main ways different cultures are able to influence each other? | Exchange of ideas, trade, customs, science, art, and beliefs such as religion |
| How did Armenia act as a “buffer zone” between Rome and Persia? | Both countries, Rome and Persia, had some control in the leadership of Armenia so neither one could use Armenia as a base to invade the opposing country. |
| Define commerce | the buying and selling of goods |
| How was the Justinian Code different than classic Roman law? | The Justinian Code reduced 1600 books of Roman law into an organized system of 4,652 laws. These laws extended the rights of women, children and slaves. The new code of laws also had harsher penalties for crimes. The laws proved to be more effective for keeping order. |
| Tell the story of why Constantinople had to be rebuilt | After the rioting between the two chariot teams, the greens and the blues, Justinian realized Constantinople had to be rebuilt to make it safer and more sheltered. He protected the city by building a triple line of walls along the edge and a single line along the harbor. Beyond the walls, he also dug out a 22 foot deep moat and filled it with water. He also modernized the city by establishing a fire department, adding a sewer and water system and putting in street lights. He also improved the city by adding public and private baths, theaters, palaces and churches. |
| Define Buffer Zone. | a neutral area; i.e. an area not taking sides (Armenia) between two hostile nations (Rome and Persia) designed to prevent fighting or war. |
| What is a mosaic? | a picture or design made from small pieces of colored material, usually quartz or glass embedded in plaster. |
| How many times can you subtract 5 from 25? | Just once, because after you subtract anything from it, it's not 25 anymore. |
| Which came first, the chicken or the egg? | The egg, since Dinosaurs laid eggs long before there were chickens. |
