Geography
A reason why Constantinople was the logical center for the Byzantine Empire.
trade routes, nearer center of Christendom, easily defended
Justinian's wife.
Theodora
These were banned by the eastern part of the Christian Church.
Icons
Religion
A sacred image that is often worshipped.
Icon
The strait that separates the Black Sea from the Sea of Marmara.
Bosphurus Strait
A set of laws which served the Byzantine Empire.
Justinian Code
The two parts of the Christian Church.
Roman Catholic Church
Eastern Orthodox Church
An architectural feature preserved from the ancient Roman Empire.
aqueduct, dome, arches
The most popular figure of the Roman Catholic Church.
The Pope
A strategic geographic advantage in warfare for Constantinople.
The two opponents in the Nika Revolt.
Wealthy aristocrats and the common people
The Pope had the authority over all bishops.
Roman Catholic Church
Elongated torso, big eyes, and oval head.
Typical characteristics of Byzantine art
The eastern half of the former Roman Empire.
Byzantine Empire
Constantinople is surrounded by ______
walls
This was built by Justinian soon after the Nika Revolt.
Hagia Sophia
The patriarch had authority over all the bishops.
Eastern Orthodox Church
Mosaic that demonstrated Justinian's motto.
Mosaic with Justinian, church and military figures.
He became the first Christian leader to rule the Roman Empire and the eventual Byzantine Empire.
Constantine
During the reign of Justinian, the Byzantine Empire was similar in size to....
The Roman Empire
The motive for the Nika Revolt.
taxes, harsh policies against common people
They were against the use of icons and idols.
Iconoclasts
The most important architectural feature of the Hagia Sophia.
Domes
The site of chariot races and the Nika Revolt.
The Hippodrome