Capital
Who moved the capital of the Roman Empire and named it after himself?
This emperor is known for killing off the Nikka Revolt.
Justinian l
Who is known for splitting the Roman Empire in half?
Constantine.
Being next to what allowed the Byzantine empire to excel in trade?
Sea
What is the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
Constantinople.
What laws were in place before "Justinian's code."
The twelve tables.
What is the Byzantine Empire mostly surrounded by?
The Byzantine Empire is mostly surrounded by water.
A network of roads that excels trade for the Byzantine Empire.
The Silk Road
Who is the most famous emperor? What is the grand building is he known for?
Justinian. Hagia Sophiha
This is Justinian's greatest building, a church that gets transferred into a mosque.
Hagia Sophia.
Describe the territory the Byzantine Empire takes
The empire extends from North Africa to Asia Minor and to the Mediterranean region which includes Spain, Italy, and Sicily.
Where does the "network of roads beneficiary to the Byzantine empire" start and end?
Starts in Chang'an and ends in the westward end-points at Byzantium (Constantinople), Antioch, Damascus, and other Middle Eastern cities.
This is the main law practice for Constantinople.
Who was Justinian's wife? Describe her power?
Empress Theodora. She had the power to shut down Justinian's order. She ruled alongside Justinian and protect their royal rankings very much.
Name 1 mountain range of Constantinople.
The Carpathian Mountains.
What were the 2 main resources for the Byzantine Empire?
Grain and silk.
Who made the most reforms to Constintinople.
Mahmud II
What are the 3 sections of Justinian's code?
The Digest, the Code, the Institute
What does the Byzantine empire end up becoming?
the Ottoman Empire
Name 5 of the most common items brought into Constantinople.
Olive oil, wine, wheat, honey, fish sauce, silk, grain, salt, timber wax, linen meat, vegetables.