Geography
Empire
Political, Cultural, and Architectural
Justinian
100
What is locarion A?
Rome
100
Which empire continued as the Byzantine Empire?
Eastern Roman Empire
100
Name one architectural accomplishment of Justinian.
1 ordered a famous Greek Orthodox basilica to be rebuilt
100
What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
Constantinople
200
What is location B?
Western Roman Empire
200
What cultural characteristics spread to the lands around the Mediterranean Sea because of the expansion of the Roman Empire? (two characteristics)
1. The Latin Language
2. the Roman code of laws
200
Name two political accomplishments of Justinian.
1. expanded the territory of the Byzantine Empire
2. established the Code of Justinian
200
What made Constantinople’s location strategically important?
It was located between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea.
300
What is location C?
Constantinople
300
Emperor Diocletian split the Roman Empire into two halves because...
It had grown to be very large
300
Name two cultural accomplishments of Justinian.
1. rewrote laws to protect the rights of women
2. women could divorce their husbands
300
Who rules the Byzantine Empire?
Justinian
400
What is location D?
Eastern Roman Empire
400
Unlike the Western Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire was a ________ _________.
Christian State
400
Describe the Code of Justinian.
1. It included commentary from judges across the centuries.
2. It included all past Roman law.
3. It included laws that forbid women from having any rights.
400
Why was Constantinople an important trade location?
1. It had a natural harbor.
2. It was located along the Silk Road.
500
What body of water is A?
Mediterranean Sea
500
The Byzantine Empire was founded on the authority of the_________ ________,
Christian Church
500
How did Theodora (Justinian's wife) influence the Byzantine Empire?
1. Women gained rights
2. Dowry reverted to the wife after the husband's death.
3. "Actresses" were given the freedom to leave the profession at will.
500
When the Roman Empire grew too large, what happened?
Split into two.
600
What body of water is B?
Black Sea
600
Why were the cities of the Eastern Roman Empire able to prosper?
1. They were less likely to be invaded.
2. They were hospitable to new people and ideas.
600
Why was the Hagia Sophia one of Justinian’s most important architectural achievements?
It is an architectural masterpiece that remains standing today.
600
Who invaded the Roman Empire?
Visogoths