Roman Religion
Did the Eastern Orthodox or Western Catholics believe in the use of icons?
The Western Catholics
What was the advantage of moving the capital near the sea?
The sea promoted trade
In which side of the empire was divorce banned?
The Roman Catholics
What is currency?
How many emperors were assassinated during the western fall of Rome
27
What does Hagia Sophia mean?
"Holy wisdom"
Which trade lands the Black Sea control?
All the way from Europe to Asia.
who was drafted into the military
Jobless men
Did trade allow the Eastern or Western side of the empire to become wealthy
The Black Sea near the capital Constantinople promoted trade
Who split the Empire?
Diocletian
What is an iconoclast?
someone who supported the removal of religious icons during prayer.
Which sea was the capital of the eastern empire near?
The Black Sea
Who gave women and slaves rights?
Justinian
True or false; many failed to pay taxes (including the wealthy)
true
What was a result of Theodora's death?
The Byzantine Empire fell into a period of decline.
What is the Hagia Sophia?
A place of worship, like a church
Where was the Hagia Sophia located?
Constantinople
What was said to happen to you if you disobeyed the laws of the church?
They were banned from the church.
why did many Artisans and shopkeepers lose money?
Inflation
What was created within the people when the government failed to keep order?
Violence and tension
What did both the Pope and Patriarch do to officially cut off the majority of connection with each other?
Excommunicate each other
What lands did Justinian lose after Theodora's death?
Italian Peninsula, Northern Africa, and the capital of the Western Empire
Why was Theodora shamed for ruling with Justinian?
It was uncommon for a woman to rule.
Why did the citizens buy fewer goods?
to stop supporting the government because he failed to keep order.
What did the government take from people that contributed to the fall of Rome.
Bribes.