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When did the Byzantine Empire end?
1453
Was the Byzantine Empire more Greek or Roman?
Greek
How did the religion of the Byzantine Empire change?
In 1054 the eastern Christian church broke away from the western church.
How did the Byzantine Empire begin?
Constantine moved the capital of the Roman Empire from Rome to Constantinople and built it on top of a small town called Byzantium.
Why was Theodora important? Three things.
She expanded the rights of Byzantine woman, helped run the government, and convinced Justinian to stand and fight when his rule was threatened.
What was another name for the Hippodrome?
Colosseum of the East
Who was Theodora?
Justinian's wife
What city is located where Constantinople was?
Istanbul, Turkey
What happened to the Byzantine Empire after Justinian's death?
It began to decline and lost territory over the next thousand years.
What caused the end of the Byzantine Empire?
Constantinople fell to the Ottoman Turks.
What was the key to the success of Constantinople?
It was located at the crossroads of trade between East and West.
Where was Constantinople located?
Asia Minor
What was the Byzantine Empire?
The name given tot he eastern part of the Roman empire after the Western part fell.
What does Hagia Sophia mean?
Holy Wisdom
Who loves you more than me?
NOBODY
Was the Byzantine Empire or the western part of the Roman Empire wealthier?
Byzantine
What was another name for the Hippodrome?
Colosseum of the East
What are three of Justinians more important accomplishments.
1 Justinian Code
2 Hagia Sophia
3 He recaptured much of the territory that Rome lost to barbarian tribes
Was the Byzantine Empire or the western part of the Roman Empire more sophisticated?
Byzantine
When did the Byzantine Empire begin?
Fourth century
What was the religion of the Byzantine Empire?
It was Christian
What is the great Schism?
The Eastern Orthodox Church that formed when they broke away from the Christian church in the west.
What are mosaics?
pictures made from small pieces of tile, glass, or stone
Who was the most important emperor of the Byzantine Empire?
Justinian
What was the Hippodrome?
An oval shaped building that was used for entertainment.