The Justinian code was a very important characteristic in the Byzantine empire. It's laws kept the citizens under control. Justinian also built many public works and building projects
What were the main characteristics of the Byzantine empire?
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Justinian
Who built the Hagia Sophia?
100
Between Europe and south west asia
Where was Constantinople located?
100
Leo, and because he believed the icons could have been mistaking for idol worship
Who banned the icons? And why?
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An actress who married Justinian
Who was Theodora?
200
Justinian I
What was the name of the powerful ruler of this empire?
200
The Hagia Sophia is a church, and people admired its beauty
What is the Hagia Sophia? And what did visitors admire?
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The hippodrome.
What were the main attractions of the Constantinople?
200
Roman Catholic and orthodox
What two churched emerged from the split of Christianity?
200
She convinced Justinian to fight back.
What did she convince Justinian to do?
300
Theadora
Who did Justinian marry?
300
No, as you see in the book, he build more.
Is Hagia Sophia the only church Justinian build?
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Constantinople
What was the capital city the Byzantine empire?
300
A word for official split.
What is schism?
300
He got rid of the law.
What did Justinian do to get married to Theodora?
400
He build the famous church, Hagia Sophia
What were some of Justinian's main accomplishment?
400
Hagia sophia
What was the church called?
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Also known as the "Middle Way" it was the main street running through the street where merchants could sell products.
What was the Mese?
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Because it had too many differences.
Why did the churches split?
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She was an actress but after she married Justinian she became an adviser.
What was Theodora's occupation?
500
Hagia Sophia, his palace, public works, and building projects.
Name all the things he build.
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"Such an abundance of light poured into this church?"
What did the people say about the Hagia Sophia?
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Constantinople was a very wealthy city. People could enjoy free entertainment and could buy things from the merchant stalls lined up on the Mese.
What was life like in Constantinople?
500
The leader of all churches.
Who was the pope?
500
Justinian saved his crown because Theodora convinced him to not run away.