Trade
Why was the location of Constantinople important for trade?
It was located between two continents. Europe and Asia.
What were the two types of religion in the eastern and western part of Europe?
The Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church.
What was Constantinople named after the empire disappeared?
After the empire disappeared it became known as how we know it today, Istanbul.
Who was Justinian's wife?
Theodora.
Did Constantinople have religion being the foundation of their empire?
Yes, religion was the center/foundation of the empire.
What was one of the main reason's Constantinople was located were it was, not including trade?
The two continents on both sides of the capital created a good natural border, as well as the ocean.
What laws did Justinian make?
The Justinian Code.
What is an icon?
Icon's are religious images used in churches an houses.
What language did people in Constantinople speak?
They spoke Greek, but saw themselves as Roman.
What famous church did Justinian make?
The Hagia Sophia.
What is the Great Schism?
The Great Schism was when the two churches ( Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox) in Europe split.
Did Constantinople became as large as the Roman Empire?
No, but it got close to succeeding the size of the Roman Empire.
Which two groups attacked Justinian in the Nika Riots , that almost made him leave the empire?
The Blue's and Green's, which were supporters of the actual Blue's and Green's fighting in the Hippodrome.
What famous road ended in Constantinople and started in China?
The silk road.
What was Constantinople called before it became known as Constantinople?
Byzantium.
What sparated Justinian from other emperors?
Justinian was born a peasant, unlike most emperors who got born into becoming an emperor.