THE EASTERN ORTHODOX CHURCH
The Reign of Justinian
CONFLICT BETWEEN EAST AND WEST
Constantinople
Miscellaneous
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What was the relationship between religion and government in the Byzantine Empire?
Religion and government were closely linked as the emperor was believed to be both the head of the government AND the living representative of Jesus Christ
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Who was Justinian I?
One of the greatest Byzantine emperors
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Who, or what, is considered to be the west?
Medieval Europe; Roman Empire
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How did the location of Constantinople help the Byzantine Empire prosper (be successful)?
Constantinople stood between trade routes that connected Europe and Asia
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After the riots of 532, who was responsible for rebuilding Constantinople?
Justinian I
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What was the Hagia Sophia?
The great cathedral that Justinian I built
200
Who was Theodora?
A peasant born woman who married an emperor
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Who, or what, is considered to be the east?
The Byzantine Empire
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What was daily life like in Constantinople?
The city was full of rich people due to being the trading center between the east and west; most people lived in poverty; the people spoke Greek and practiced Greek culture; many people attended chariot races
200
Which of the following events happened first? a) the Roman pope excommunicated Cerularius b) the Roman and eastern churches split c) the Roman capital moved to Byzantium d) the Roman Empire fell
c) the Roman capital moved to Byzantium
300
What does the dome of Hagia Sophia represent?
Heaven
300
Why was Theodora important to the history of the Byzantine Empire?
She urged her husband to stay and fight for his empire; she was born a peasant and ended up marrying an emperor; she fought for woman's rights
300
Byzantine emperor Leo III established the policy of iconoclasm because
he didn't wanted to have paintings of Jesus Christ in the churches
300
What made Constantinople a perfect location for a capital?
The location made it easy to defend from attacks by land or sea
300
DOUBLE POINTS!! What event in 800 increased tensions between the east and west?
Leo crowned Charlemagne as Holy Roman Emperor instead of accepting Empress Irene as the ruler of Byzantine Empire
400
Name three features of the Hagia Sophia.
It had a high dome, it was decorated to remind people what it would be like to enter heaven, it was full of religious images, an image of Christ looked down on you from the dome, icon and pictures helped people who couldn't read learn about their religion
400
Name three contributions that Justinian I did for the Byzantine Empire.
He put lots of money into public works like bridges, parks, roads, orphanages, and hospitals; he build grand churches including the magnificent Hagia Sophia; he reclaimed lost territory and created Justinian's Code
400
FILL IN THE BLANKS Leo III didn't view Empress _______ as a true ruler, so he crowned __________ as Holy Roman emperor.
Irene, Charlemagne
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What were some of Constantinople's main features?
Constantinople was surrounded by water on three sides, it was fortified by miles of walls, a large chain protected its harbor, the city had a sewer system, hospitals, parks, churches, and orphanages
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What is an icon?
a sacred religious image found in Eastern Orthodox Churches
500
4X POINTS!! What does the word ORTHODOX mean?
"in agreement with the right belief"
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TRIPLE POINTS!! What was Justinian's Code?
A systematic body of laws; he revised outdated and confusing laws inherited from the Roman Empire; improved woman's property rights; they became the basis for many legal codes in the western world
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4X POINTS!! Name AND describe the three major disagreements that led to the conflict between medieval Europe and the Byzantine Empire.
1. Iconoclasm: people were worshiping icons instead of what they represented 2. Crowning of a Holy Roma emperor: Leo III crowned Charlemagne instead of Empress Irene 3. The patriarch of Constantinople closed all churches that worshiped in the western ways: Cerularius was excommunicated from the church
500
DOUBLE POINTS!! What best describes the economic situation of poor people in Constantinople?
The poor worked in exchange for bread
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TRIPLE POINTS!! What do you think this passage means? The Byzantines viewed the emperor not just as the head of the government, but as a living representative of God and Jesus Christ.
The Byzantine Empire united church and government
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