Flashcard Ln1 : T1 (The Early Middle Ages)

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Justinian contributed to the flourishing of the Byzantine Empire after Rome’s decline by

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reforming the laws of ancient Rome.

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How did Justinian’s Code influence Western political and legal traditions?

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It codified principles that many legal systems still use.

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How did the fall of Rome impact Western Europe?

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Trade slowed greatly, and Western Europe became politically divided.

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How did Germanic tribes carve Europe into small kingdoms?

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Germanic kings waged wars of conquest.

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Significance of Pope Leo III crowning Charlemagne as Emperor of the Romans?

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It brought back the ideal of uniting Christendom.

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What elements of Constantinople’s location helped it to flourish as the capital of the Byzantine Empire?

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Its location on a strait between seas and on key trade routes

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How did the collapse of the Western Roman Empire affect Western Europe?

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Western Europe fell into disorder as invaders swept in.

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How did the culture of the Germanic tribes differ from that of the Romans?

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Germanic peoples lived in small communities governed by unwritten customs.

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Impact of the Vikings on Western Europe?

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They burned and looted, but also established trade routes and settled in Western Europe.

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Which factor most contributed to the survival of the Byzantine Empire after the fall of Rome?

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Its strong military and strategic location