Geography
What was the capital of the Byzantine empire?
Constantinople
Which religion had the most influence on the Byzantine Empire?
Christianity
What is the Byzantine Empire also known as?
The Eastern Roman Empire
Who ruled the Byzantine Empire at its height?
Justinian
Constantinople is between what two seas?
The Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea
What two cultures most influenced the Byzantine Empire?
Romans and Greeks
What two cultures had the most impact on the architectural design of the Hagia Sophia?
Roman and Greek
How did the rule of Justinian impact the Byzantine Empire?
It led to a period of growth and prosperity.
Where was the Hagia Sophia located?
Constantinople
What factors contributed to the spread of the Byzantine culture throughout the region?
Geography, a uniform system of language and writing, and trade.
Who moved the capital of the Byzantine Empire to Constantinople?
Constantine
What was the purpose of the Justinian Code?
To revise and simplify ancient Roman laws.
After the fall of the Roman Empire, what was each side called?
The Eastern Roman Empire and the Western Roman Empire.
What features made Constantinople a city that was easy to defend?
High walls and being on a peninsula.
What was the name of Justinaians wife?
Empress Theodora
How did Justinian attempt to restore the power of the Roman Empire?
By extending the empire’s lands into the Western Empire.
Explain the geographical advantages that Constantinople had over other cities
It was located on two continents made it a center for trade.
Its location between two seas, the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, made it an important port city.
Describe the construction and design of the Hagia Sophia.
There were 10,000 workers and it took several years to complete. It had a spherical shaped dome, gold and marble interior.
How was the Byzantine Empire related to the Roman Empire?
The Byzantine Empire rose out of the Eastern Roman Empire.
What was Justininian known for (list the main three)?
Spreading Christianity, establishing a code of laws that were clear and brought order to the Byzantine Empire, overseeing the construction of the Hagia Sophia.