Emperors and Empresses
Constantine the Great
Who was the first emperor of the byzantine empire?
Eastern Mediterranean
Where was the Byzantine empire located?
497–548 AD and 51 years
What time was Theodora alive for and how old did she live to be?
483–565 AD and 83 years
What time was Justinian alive for and how old did she live to be?
Emperor Justian
Who was was the last emperor of the Heraclian dynasty?
Constantinople
What is the name of the Byzantine empire's capital city?
Over 30,000
How many people were killed by the demanded of empress Theodora?
Hagia Sophia (Holy Wisdom)
What was the most important church Justinian made?
Empress Theodora
Who was the first really smart Empress of the Byzantine empire, and was also Emperor Justinian's Wife?
Istanbul
What is Constantinople called today?
Expanded their right and made laws allowing them to inherit properties
What did Theodora do to help woman?
It was the basic of most legal codes of that time
What was the Justinian Code used for?
Theodosius I
Who was the second emperor of the Byzantine empire?
Southern Spain to Palestine
How far did the byzantine empire stretch?
Buried in the church of Holy Apostle
Where was Theodora buried?
Church of the Holy Apostles
Where was Justinian buried when he did?
Theodosius II
Who was the third emperor of the Byzantine empire?
Europe and Asia
What two continents was the Byzantine empire located on?
In 527 AD at the age of 30
When was Theodora crowned empress, and how old was she?
In 527 AD at the age of 44
When was Justinian crowned emperor, and how old was he?