Historical Events
This event marked the continuation of Roman traditions under a new empire centered in the East.
the founding of the Byzantine Empire?
This emperor is known for expanding the Byzantine Empire and commissioning the construction of the Hagia Sophia.
Who is Justinian I
$100: This body of water, along with the Aegean Sea, borders Constantinople.
The Black Sea
This religion was officially endorsed and spread throughout the Byzantine Empire by its rulers.
Christianity
This magnificent church, rebuilt by Justinian, became a symbol of Byzantine architectural achievement.
Hagia Sophia
The Byzantine Empire officially adopted this as its state religion in the 4th century.
Christianity
His reign marked the end of the Western Roman Empire and the beginning of Byzantine supremacy.
Constantine the Great
What 2 coun ties is Constantinople strategically located between?
Europe and Asia
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Byzantine artisans were known for creating intricate mosaics, often depicting scenes from this religious text.
Bible
Rome was split into two halves known as
The eastern and western halves
He tried to restore the glory of the Roman Empire by reclaiming lost lands.
Justinian
Constantinople’s geography helped it survive invasions because it was surrounded by this natural barrier
Water
The Byzantine Empire built these to support the spread of Christianity.
churches
The Byzantine Empire preserved and copied manuscripts from this earlier civilization, helping to transmit its culture.
The Roman Empire
n 330 AD, this emperor renamed Byzantium after himself, marking the beginning of a new capital for the Roman Empire.
Constantine
This Byzantine emperor moved the capital from Rome to Byzantium, later renaming it Constantinople.
Constantine I
Constantinople was ideally located near these trade routes, which strengthened its economy.
Silk road and other Mediterranean trade routes
This code, established by Justinian, declared Christianity as the state religion of the Byzantine Empire.
Justinian's Code
This architectural feature, characteristic of Byzantine churches, is a large, domed structure.
a dome
The /Byzantine empire lasted _____________ years after the fall of Rome
A millennium (1000 years)
This ruler's legal code emphasized Christian doctrine and helped establish Christianity as the state religion.
Justinian I
This city, the capital of the Byzantine Empire, is located on a peninsula and is easily defensible.
Constantinople
How was Christianity spread from the Byzantine Empire to Europe>?
Through trade
This type of law was changed to benefit women