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Leader of the Huns, he attacked the eastern part of the Roman Empire |
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Divided the Empire in two in an attempt to solve many of the problems the empire was having. |
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Briefly reunited the Empire and moved the capital city |
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Fierce warriors from Asia that attacked the Roman Empire |
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King of the Franks who built a strong kingdom in Gaul |
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At the center of the Roman Empire, it served as a water route to many of the Roman port cities |
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First appeared in the Roman Empire, follows the life and teachings of Jesus |
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Art created by using pieces of colored stone or glass. Used by the Byzantines |
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The Empire's new capital city. Built in modern day Turkey, it was located on major trade routes where Europe and Asia meet. |
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The Eastern half of the Roman Empire |
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Emperor of the Byzantine Empire, best known for updating the laws - Justinian's Code, and for starting the Hagia Sophia |
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The name given to the updated laws of the Empire created by Justinian |
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The official government language of the Romans. Also the language used by the church in the Western Empire |
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Designed by Roman engineers to bring fresh running water into many cities |
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Designed by Roman engineers to allow faster transport and communication |
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Provided the essential labor to build the Roman empire |
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Factors that contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire |
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Economic problems, invasions, poor leadership |
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