Constantinople
Because it was surrounded by water.
why did they choose that site as the Roman Empire capital?
Blue and green united and denouncing Justinian and fights out in the streets.
What lead to the the full scale rebellion?
The very foundation of their empire.
What did the Byzantines think Christianity was other then a religion?
Religious,political,cultural differences.
What lead to the conflict of the two parts of Rome?
They stood on the crossroads of Europe and Asia.
Where did the Constantinople stand on?
A revolt.
What did Theodora encourage Justinian to do?
“in agreement with right belief.”.
What does the word Orthodox mean?
They had many city's and was wealthy also had much to trade.
How was the Eastern side like?
Silk,ivory,fur,perfumes,and different jewelry items.
What items flowed threw the market place?
The deaths from the fighting.
What lead Constanolpe laying in ruins?
It was based on sets of beliefs that leaded to Jesus Christ.
What did the leaders of the church thought their church was based on?
Agricultural and rural and not as wealthy.
How was the Western half like?
"One could not believe there was so rich a city in all the world.".
What did the French solider say when he saw the city in 1204?
Public baths,parks,hospitals,and new bridges.
What did Justinian bring to Constanople?
They closely linked to the Byzantine empire.
What was the religion and government of the Eastern Orthodox Church closely link to?
Other differences.
What was more pronounced after the fall of Rome?
Around 1 million.
What was the estimated number for the people that lived there was?
It was the basis of many legal codes.
What was the reason Justinian's code significant?
It united people in one common belief.
What did the state religion do?
Their Greek heritage.
What was the Byzantine culture mostly shaped from?