Constantine
Constantinople was located between these two continents.
Europe and Asia
This was the primary language spoken in the Byzantine Empire
Greek
What was Emperor Justinian's primary goal as emperor?
Reclaiming the glory of the Roman Empire/Reclaiming the city of Rome
What legal system was Justinian's code based on?
Roman Law/customs
Invention that helped the Byzantines defend Constantinople
Greek Fire
This strait made Constantinople a great location for trade
The Bosporus Strait
This denomination of Christianity was practiced in the Byzantine Empire
Eastern Orthodoxy
One way in which Theodora impacted the Byzantine Empire (mentioned in the slideshow)
Increasing the rights of women
Justinian created his Code of Laws because...
The legal system was disorganized
How long did the Byzantine Empire last following the fall of the Roman Empire?
1000~ years
This was the original name for Constantinople (What was it named before Constantine's death?)
Byzantium
to be Romans
How long did Emperor Justinian rule? (get within 5 years of actual amount)
38 years.
The year Justinian's Code was published was...
529 AD
How was the culture of the Byzantine Empire spread throughout Asia and Europe?
Visitors, cultural exchange, religion, trade, etc.