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Who was Justinian's wife, a woman who had a large say in his ruling?
Theodora
Where was the Byzantine capital of Constantinople located?
Along the Bosporus Strait
. Which religion had the strongest influence on Byzantine culture?
Eastern Orthodox Christianity
Which of the following best describes Constantinople's geography?
Peninsula
The split between the Eastern and Western Christian churches is now known as the
Great Schism
Which Byzantine emperor rebuilt Hagia Sophia?
Justinian
When Justinian began to expand his empire, around what body of water did he focus his efforts?
Mediterranean Sea
To defend Constantinople from invading ships, the Byzantines shot at them with a heavy burning, water-
resistant chemical mixture, called ______________________.
Greek Fire
What language did the Eastern Orthodox Church conduct services in?
Greek
Which branch of Christianity did the Byzantines practice?
Eastern Orthodox Christianity
What are three that can be attributed to Justinian?
Rebuilt the Hagia Sophia, Revised and simplified Roman law, Retook lands to the west that were once a part of the Roman Empire
. Which region had the greatest influence on the historical and cultural development of the Byzantine Empire?
Rome
. What protected Constantinople on the side of the city that was not naturally surrounded by water?
Moats and Walls
Explain the fall of Constantinople
Ottomans with gunpowder and cannons
The Byzantine Empire influenced the development of Russia and Eastern Europe by
introducing Eastern Orthodox Christian beliefs
What was a result of the publication of Justinian's Code?
Roman law became more unified and less confusing.
During Justinian's reign as emperor, he recovered much of the territory that once belonged to the Roman
Empire. What is the farthest west that Justinian was able to stretch his empire?
Spain
How does the legacy of Cyril and Methodius live on in Eastern Europe today?
Many Eastern Europeans use the Cyrillic alphabet.
How did the location of Constantinople most influence the culture in the Byzantine Empire?
. The city was located along trade routes between Asia and Europe.
Why did the use of icons anger iconoclasts?
They believed using icons was like worshipping objects.
Name three things that can be attributed to Constantine.
Allowed Christianity to be accepted throughout the Roman Empire, Moved the capital of the Roman Empire to Byzantium, Rome’s first Christian emperor
Constantinople's location made it an ideal destination at the crossroads of trade between ______________
Asia and Europe.
why was Constantinople's location important to the
growing economy in Europe?
It was a strategic trading center between Asia, Africa and Europe.
What BEST explains why mountains and seas were an advantage for Constantinople?
Strategic location for defense of the city
Explain why the Great Schism occurred
Icons vs Iconoclasts