The Empire Continues
What empire came before the Byzantine Empire?
The Roman Empire
What was the name of the set of laws written by Justinian?
Justinian’s Code
What religion was the main religion of the Byzantine Empire?
Christianity
What was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire?
Constantinople
What was the main religion people practiced in the Byzantine Empire?
Christianity
What part of the Roman Empire became the Byzantine Empire — the eastern or western half?
The Eastern half
What famous church did Justinian build in Constantinople?
The Hagia Sophia
What language did the Byzantines first use because of their Roman roots?
Latin
Constantinople was located between what two continents?
Europe and Asia
What language did most people speak in the Byzantine Empire?
Latin/Greek
What was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire?
Constantinople
What was one goal of Justinian’s Code?
To organize and simplify old Roman laws
What church was centered in Constantinople?
The Eastern Orthodox Church (Hagia Sophia)
What sea surrounded Constantinople.
Black Sea or Mediterranean
What did people build to show their love for God?
Churches (like the Hagia Sophia)
Who was the most famous Byzantine emperor?
Justinian I
What was one way Justinian tried to bring back old Roman lands?
He sent armies to reconquer parts of the Western Roman Empire
Why did the Byzantine Empire become important for Christianity?
It kept and spread Christian beliefs and traditions in Eastern Europe
Why was Constantinople’s location good for trade?
It was in the middle of important land and sea trade routes
What religion did the Byzantine empire try and keep out of Europe?
Islam
What happened to the Western Roman Empire that made the East continue as the Byzantine Empire?
The Western Roman Empire fell to invaders in 476 CE
Name one engineering project (other than the Hagia Sophia) built under Justinian.
The Cistern system, Dara Dam, or Sangarius Bridge
What language later became more common in the Byzantine Empire?
Greek
How did geography help protect Constantinople from attacks?
It was on a peninsula surrounded by water and had strong walls
Why was Constantinople a busy and rich city?
It was in the center of trade routes between Europe and Asia