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Rise of the Empire
Rule of Justinian
Hagia Sophia
Byzantine Christianity
Fall of the Empire
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What was the capital/center of the Byzantine Empire?
Constantinople.
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What social class was the family Justinian was born into?
He was most likely born into a peasant family.
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What does Hagia Sophia mean?
It means "Holy Wisdom".
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What year did Emperor Constantine make christianity legal?
313 AD.
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Who took over Constantinople and in what year?
The Ottoman Turks took over Constantinople in 1453 AD.
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What was the Byzantine Empire referred to before it was named the Byzantine Empire?
New Rome.
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What is the main reason Justinian is remembered today?
He codified the Roman law; Justinian’s Code.
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What was the Nika Revolt and how did it affect the Theodosian church?
The Nika Revolt was the most violent riot in the history of Constantinople and it affected the Theodosian church because it got burned down.
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What was the most holy day for the christians, and why?
The most holy day for the Byzantine Christians was Easter (the day Jesus Christ was thought to have risen from the dead).
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What happened during the First Crusade?
A Byzantine emperor called for western help to fight the Seljuks. The Seljuks had closed the pilgrimage routes to Jerusalem.
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Why was the Byzantine Empire so strong and long lasting?
It was strategically located on a peninsula between the Black Sea and the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea which protected them from invaders.
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Name two monumental buildings that were built during Justinian’s rule.
The Hagia Sophia (otherwise known as the St. Sophia Cathedral), or the Hippodrome.
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What were the architects names that Justinian hired?
The names of the architects were Anthemius and Isidorus.
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Why was there resentment between the people of the empire and the pope?
The pope did not excommunicate the king that outlaws worshiping icons until later years.
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Who led the Ottoman Turks into triumph?
Muhammad II.
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Why was Constantinople considered “the world's wealthiest city”?
It along an ideal trade route which has a tremendous impact on the financial aspect of the city.
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Name one of the four books that make up Justinian’s Code, and explain what it is.
1. The Codex Constitutionum: A list of decrees of the the emperors. 2. The Digest (or Pandects): A summary of 9,000 excerpts from opinions of lawyers and judges who interpreted these decrees. 3. The Institutes: A textbook that stated legal principles. 4. The Novels: Laws made by Justinian after the codification.
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How does the Hagia Sophia show that it is the greatest example of Byzantine architectural style?
The Hagia Sophia shows that it is the greatest example of Byzantine architectural style because of the arches, domes, colonnades, and mosaics.
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Who were the two geographical groups of people disputing over icons?
The east and the west of the Byzantine Empire.
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Until what year did the last empire of Constantinople stand?
The last empire of Constantinople stood until 1261 AD.
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How long after his uncle's death was Justinian crowned emperor?
Around 4 months.
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Where Hagia Sophia located in present day?
Istanbul, Turkey.
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Fill in the blanks: The Byzantine Emperor, who ruled around 700 AD, outlawed the worship of icons because it was a direct violation of one of _____ ________ which was specifically against the worshiping of "______ ______".
God's commandments; graven images.
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What was the name of the man who was supposedly the rightful Byzantine ruler?
The name of the man was Isaac.