Byzantine Empire History and Culture

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The sporting center of Constantinople that was famous for chariot races.

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Hippodrome

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The city of Constantinople was originally called what?

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Constantine

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An architectural marvel that was originally a church, this structure was famous for its dome top?

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Hagia Sophia

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What was Greek Fire?

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A major weapon used by the Byzantine Empire.

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The Byzantine Empire lasted until what year?

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1453 CE

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What group conquered the Byzantine Empire?

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The Ottomans

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The most famous Byzantine emperor, he had laws developed as Codes?

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Justinian

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The split between the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches?

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The Great Schism

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Theodosian Walls and Sea Chains were helpful to the Byzantine Empire for what reason?

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Helped protect the empire from invasions

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What was the main language of the Byzantine Empire?

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Greek