7.2 Byzantine Empire

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All of the following are true of Constantinople EXCEPT: Its culture was incredibly diverse, It was located at a crossroad between Europe & Asia, Its location was difficult to access for trade, It was protected by water on three sides and a wall on the fourth.

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Its location was difficult to access for trade

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Justinian's Code did all of the following EXCEPT...
Standardized & modernized the old, confusing Roman laws
Made the laws & judges more fair
Promised special treatment for members of the military & government
Provided the basis of European law until modern times

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Promised special treatment for members of the military & government

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Justinian's golden age is evidenced by his building of the...

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Hagia Sophia

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Which of the following is NOT true of Justinian's rule? He expanded the empire to its greatest size, He started a golden age of government, art, and culture, He enforced Christianity by punishing heretics, He limited the rights of women

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He limited the rights of women

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Why was chariot racing so important in Byzantine culture?

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It reflected current attitudes about life and politics

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Byzantine culture borrowed all of the following from the Romans EXCEPT...
Architectural Designs, Legal System, Political System

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Latin Language

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The Hagia Sophia, or Church of Holy Wisdom, was decorated with elaborate...

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Mosaics

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T/F: The Hagia Sophia has always been a Christian Church.

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False

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The excommunication of the Pope and Patriarch marked the start of the....

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East-West Schism

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As time passed, Byzantines became more _____ and less _____

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Greek, Roman