Power rests with the citizens in this type of government
What is a republic?
100
A bridge-like structures designed to bring fresh water into cities and towns.
What is an aqueduct?
100
It stressed the importance of virtue, duty, and endurance in life.
What is stoicism?
200
why does Diocletian divide the empire?
The Roman territory has become too large to rule effectively
200
Where is Constantinople today? city and country
Istanbul, in the modern country of Turkey
200
Who is Justinians wife?
Theodora
200
What language was mass said in?
Latin
200
What language was mass said in?
In Greek or other local languages
300
Why Constantinople was an ideal location for Constantine’s new capital city? Name 3
a) Located between Europe and Asia.
b) Easy to defend.
c) An excellent harbor for trade
300
Name three things about Justinians wife
She was an actress/dancer
Advocated for Women's rights
Tougher than Justinian
300
Who is the head of the church? What powers did he have? (2)
Pope
He had authority over both church officials and kings.
had the power to excommunicate people, or exclude them from Christianity
300
Who is the head of the church? What powers did he have, if any?
Patriarch
he shared his authority with other patriarchs and bishops.
patriarch does not have the power to excommunicate anyone.
400
What is the Hagia Sophia and its meaning?
The great cathedral (central church) of Constantinople.
It means “Holy Wisdom”
400
How long was the Justinian code in effect?
900 years
500
Name 5 things Constantinople had
a) Triple walls and a moat for protection.
b) A chain across the harbor to keep attackers out.
c) A water system
d) A sewer system
e) A fire department
f) Street lighting after dark
g) 8 public baths
h) 153 private baths
i) 2 theaters
500
Why was their a riot at the Hippodrome and what happened?
The citizens were upset with his rule. He killed them