The Power Couple
Who ruled the Byzantine Empire from 527 to 565?
Justinian
What was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire?
Constantinople
What was the split between the eastern and western churches called?
The Great Schism
What happened to the Western Roman Empire?
It fell apart
What was another name for the Eastern Church?
Orthodox Church
Who was Justinian’s wife that convinced him to stay during a rebellion?
Theodora
What language did most people speak in the Byzantine Empire?
Greek
What kind of art used glass or stone pieces?
Mosaics
What did the Eastern Roman Empire call itself?
The Roman Empire
What was another name for the Western Church?
Roman Catholic Church
What was the name of the riot in Constantinople?
Nika Rebellion
Why was Constantinople good for trade?
It was between Europe and Asia.
What church did Justinian build that became famous for mosaics?
Hagia Sophia
What’s one reason Constantinople lasted so long?
It was rich and easy to defend.
What’s a “code”?
A system of laws.
What famous church did Justinian build?
Hagia Sophia
Who had more power — Byzantine emperor or western emperor?
Byzantine emperor
Which church let priests get married — East or West?
East (Orthodox)
What was the emperor’s role in religion?
He led the church too.
What were pictures made with glass or jewels called?
Mosaics
What was Justinian’s biggest law project called?
Justinian's Code
Who conquered Constantinople in 1453?
Ottoman Turks
The east said the Holy Spirit came from the ______ only.
Father
What was one legacy the Byzantine Empire left behind?
Roman laws, art, and Christianity.
What was the name of the empire after Rome fell in the west?
Byzantine Empire