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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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