Beginnings
The Byzantine Empire is the eastern continuation of this powerful and vast empire
What is The Roman Empire
Leader of the Byzantine Empire who made the laws easier to understand---considered the GOAT of his time!
Who is Justinian
Changes to bring about improvement
What are reforms
This emperor of the Roman Empire moved his capital to Byzantium and made Christianity legal
Who is Constantine
Though encouraged to flee the city by his advisors, she encouraged Justinian to the stay and fight; he eventually put down the revolt because of her encouragement. She had him changes laws in favor of women.
Who is Theodora
People considered holy by followers of the Christian faith
What are saints
Led to the Fall of the Roman Empire
What are government, social, and economic problems
As part of a grand magnificent church built by Justinian
What is the Hagia Sophia
To strengthen
What is to reinforce
Rome’s lasting legacies were
What are rules, roads, religion, and writing (with the R sound)
The Byzantine Empire exists today as the city of ______ in the country _______
What is Istanbul, and Turkey
Motifs or images created by an arrangement of colored glass or stone
What are mosaics