Chapter 6 Byzantine Empire Review

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Identify the Hagia Sophia and select its two main purposes.

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central church of the Byzantine Empire and location of the crowning of emperors

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Benefits of Constantinople’s geographic location.

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It controlled key trade routes and was easy to defend.

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Social changes made by Justinian’s wife Theodora?

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Expanded rights for women, including property ownership and divorce protections

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After the split, what happened to the Eastern and Western Roman Empires?

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The Eastern Roman Empire continued as the Byzantine Empire, while the Western Roman Empire fell to invaders.

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The lasting impact of the Justinian Code was:

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It became the foundation for many modern legal systems.

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Why was the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine Empire) more successful than the Western Roman Empire?

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It had a stronger economy and better defenses.

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How did the Byzantine Empire affect religion in Europe?

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It helped spread Christianity throughout Eastern Europe.

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Why was Constantinople an important trade city?

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Its strategic location between Europe and Asia, access to major sea routes, and strong city defenses

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What are the capitals of the Western and Byzantine Empires?

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Western Roman Empire: Rome; Byzantine Empire: Constantinople

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Justinian’s impact and achievements on the Byzantine Empire?

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Maintain Roman traditions, Code of Justinian, building projects improved peoples’ lives, more women’s rights, gained more territory in North Africa and Western Europe, strengthened Christian influence.