SS Byzantine Empire

One of the greatest Emperor's in Byzantine

• Theodora

• Justinian

• Augustus

• Julius

Lived in the lower classes and was an actress. Then, got married to Justinian

• Theo

• Cilia

• Theodora

• Thalia

What was the main language which was spoken

• Latin

• French

• Frankish

• Greek

The emperor was not only the head of the government, but also the

• church

• temple

• hippodrome

• entertainment

What is a reason for the raising of taxes?

• More entertainment

• To spread the religion

• Architecture

• For more prosecutions

Justinian was about to flee Constantinople until...

• Theodora was killed

• The city stopped rioting

• Theodora gave a speech stating that he couldn't leave his city and if he were she would stay

• The whole city burned

Where was sporting events and chariot racing held?

• Circus Maximus

• Charioteer

• Colosseum

• Hippodrome

Where was Constantinople located?

• Eastern

• Western

Who were the peacekeepers, or people who would spread the religion?

• Missionaries

• Priests

• Patricians

• metropolitans

What were 2 advantages of the location for Constantinople?

• They were very close to trading routes

• Provided a safe harbor for trade ships, warships, and fishing boats

• Invaders had no chance of getting to them

• Invaders had to drop their weapons to enter