Byzantine Empire 1
He moved the capital to the East and became emperor.
Who is Constantine
How did Constantinople become such a wealthy city?
It was a center of trade since many trade routes crossed through the city.
A series of rulers from the same family.
What is Dynasty.
During the Song dynasty, the civil service exams were open to far more candidates, including people from lower classes. This created a___________.
A meritocracy
Why was Ghana's location important?
It allowed them to control the source of the Trans-Saharan trade
The capital city named for Constantine.
What is Constantinople?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
When Justinian rebuilt Constantinople after the rebellion, he built many grand churches including
Hagia Sophia
This type of government exists when those in charge are wealthy land owners.
What is an aristocracy.
Which emperor ended the system of civil service exams?
Kublai Khan
In Ghana, who would inherit the throne if the king died?
The son of the king's sister (the king's nephew)
Important and wise leader of the Byzantine Empire who sadly left the empire in ruin.
Who is Justinian?
A systematic body of laws that became the basis for many legal codes in the western world.
Justinian's Code
What were natural disasters considered a sign of?
That heaven was not pleased with how an emperor was ruling. The people could then overthrow him.
The exams during the Tang Dynasty favored aristocrats. Why?
Only the wealthy could afford to go to school, have tutors, books, and time to study.
Why was Ghana wealthy?
The government collected taxes on goods passing through Ghana.
Orthodox priests can do this but catholic priests can't.
Marry
Over time, the Church in the Byzantine Empire separated from the Church in Rome and became known as the
Eastern Orthodox Church
Who became the first Chinese ruler to claim the title of emperor?
Prince Zheng
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The Civil Service Examinatin system benefited China for several reasons. Name one.
Ensured officials were trained and talented. Emphasized moral behavior. Helped unify Chinese culture with its values.
Why was crossing the Sahara so dangerous?
Caravans lost their way and traders sometime died of thirst.
The division of this happened in 1054. Clue: Rome and Constantinople
What is the church being split--Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox?
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The highest ranking member of Orthodox clergy, just below the emperor was
The patriarch of Constantinople
Which dynasty created the civil service examination?
Han dynasty
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Confucious taught that people must act properly in five important relationships. Name 2 of them.
What is ruler and subject; father and son; older sibling and young sibling; husband and wife; and friend and friend.
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The King of Ghana had many powers. Name one.
He was the head of the army. He had the final say in matters of justice. He led people in religious worship.