Key People
Constantine moves the capital. What does he name it?
Constantine
Why is it good that Constantinople is by water?
Easier to trade and travel
Name a good that was traded on the Silk Road.
Silk, gold, porcelain, glassware, etc.
Which half of Rome fell?
The Western Roman Empire
What was the name of the law code Justinian created?
Justinian Code
What is the relationship between Theodora and Justinian?
They are married, they are equals, he takes advice from her
According to the Polar Express, what is the first gift of Christmas?
Name something that was traded on the Silk Road that was NOT a good
Language, religion, culture, etc.
Which half of Rome became the Byzantine Empire?
The Eastern Roman Empire
Other than the Justinian Code, name something else he did as ruler.
1. Master of Trade
2. Built Hagia Sophia
3. Stopped riots
According to Elf, what are the four main food groups?
Candy, candy cane, candy corn, and syrup
Constantinople is surrounded by walls. How does that help them?
It is protection against attackers
What is the road that Asia and Europe trade on?
The Silk Road
Which religion continued to prosper even after part of the Roman Empire fell?
Christianity
What does Feliz Navidad mean?
Merry Christmas
Name an accomplishment of Justinian
1. Justinian Code
2. Built the Hagia Sophia
3. Put down riots
How can Justinian (Master of Trade) use his position to influence trade (think about religion)?
He can favor some people over others. Example: Christians will pay a smaller tax because Justinian is a Christian.
Why was Constantinople a "hub" for trading?
It connected Asia to Europe.
Complete this lyric. "Frosty the Snowman was a ______ ________ ________"
Jolly happy soul
What was in Justinian's Code?
Old Roman laws and new laws too.
Name an accomplishment of Theodora.
New laws that helped women and children
What does the Byzantine Empire do to ships that pass through Constantinople?
Tax them.
There are 8 reindeer (not including Rudolph). What are their names?
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen
Name one reason why they believe they Roman Empire fell.
political corruption, spending too much money, inflation, inferior technology, unemployment, urban decay, rise in Christianity, decline in morals/ values, invasions, decline in public health.
Why did Justinian create his law code?
1. To organize the laws
2. To make it easier for ordinary people to understand the law