The Byzantine Empire

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What key factors allowed the Byzantine Empire to survive after the fall of Rome? (select all that apply)

• Stronger economy due to trade routes

• Well-defended capital at Constantinople

• Efficient government and bureaucracy

• Lack of military control

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After the fall of Rome, which city became the capital of the Byzantine Empire?

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How did Constantinople’s location make it an important center for trade and power?

• It was the capital

• The city was able to control trade routes

• It was created by the emperor

• It had multiple cultural influences

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Which of the following were accomplishments of Emperor Justinian during his reign?

• Completion of major building projects

• Military campaigns to regain territory

• Legal reforms

• Conversion to Christianity

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Constantinople was filled _______ & _________ centers, making it a major cultural and economic hub.

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Why would a building like the Hagia Sophia become a symbol of power?

• It was great architectural achievement

• It was a popular market

• It was where the citizens went to church

• The emperor lived there

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The main language spoken by citizens of the Byzantine Empire was

.

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Why were Justinian’s territorial gains difficult to maintain for the empire? (select all that apply)

• Military campaigns were costly

• More territory was difficult to maintain

• They had a food surplus

• Financial Strain on the empire

Multiple Choice

Why did Justinian order the creation of a new legal code?

• To simply and organize laws

• To go against the Romans

• To influence the European legal system

• The wanted to stricter laws

Open Ended

What modern legal systems did Justinian's Code of Law have an impact on?

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The Byzantine Empire emerged after the fall of the

Empire.