Byzantine Empire
The capital of the Byzantine Empire
What is Constantinople?
Emperor known for his reforms and conquests in the Byzantine Empire.
Who was Justinian?
Missionary work helped do this:
What was how Christianity spread in the Byzantine Empire?
Where Constantine moved the capital because the Western Empire had fallen
What is Constantinople?
The primary language of the Byzantine Empire
What is Greek?
The code Justinian created that influence modern law.
What is Justinian's Code?
The split between the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches
What was the Great Schism?
The two continents Constantinople connects
What are Europe and Asia?
Name the famous architectural Byzantine cathedral that later became a mosque, famous for its massive dome.
What is the Hagia Sophia?
The famous domed church Justinian had built during his reign.
What is the Hagia Sophia?
People who traveled to convert and educate people about Christianity
Who were missionaries?
Moats, Peninsula, and Fortified Walls
What are reasons Constantinople was easy to defend?
The political and religious leader in Byzantine society was called an:
What is The Emperor?
The effect of Justinian's Code
What is organized and simplified the laws?
What is the Edict of Milan?
Natural harbors of Constantinople
What is easy for ships to navigate and easy & safe for trade?
The Byzantime Empire preserved Greek and Roman culture by:
What is copying ancient texts and maintaining educational institutions?
Military conquests in North Africa and Italy
What is one way Justinian expanded the Byzantine Empire?
He converted to Christianity during the Battle of Milvian Bridge when he had a vision in the sky of a cross.
Who is Constantine?
Constantinople is geographically protected because it is on this?
What is a peninsula?