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The Eastern Church is also known as the 

• Greek Orthodox Church
• Roman Catholic Church

The Western Church is also known as the 

• Greek Orthodox Church
• Roman Catholic Church

Centered in Constantinople

• Eastern Church
• Western Church

Centered in Rome

• Eastern Church
• Western Church

Far from the seat of power (Constantinople)

• Greek Orthodox
• Roman Catholic

Use Latin in the liturgy

• Eastern Church
• Western Church

Close to the seat of power (Constantinople)

• Greek Orthodox
• Roman Catholic

Use Greek language in the liturgy

• Eastern Church
• Western Church

Why was Constantinople's location chosen as the capital of the Byzantine Empire?

• offered protection, away from invasions, good for trade
• it had rich, fertile soil for farming
• it was a Christian city, and offered protection
• it was in the mountains, away from invaders

As emperor, Justinian recaptured former Roman land, expanded trade, and 

• converted to Christianity, making it legal
• became dictator for life
• became the 1st emperor of Rome
• codified Roman law (the Twelve Tables)