Byzantine Empire

Why was Constantinople chosen as the new capital of Rome?

• Because it was easier to defend than Rome and was close to trade routes

• Because Constantine wanted a new city to name

• Because Rome was conquered by the Barbarians

• Because Constantinople was important to the Romans

How did Emperor Justinian attempt to renew the power of the Roman Empire?

• By Creating an economy based upon coined money

• By expanding the empire into lands that were once in the Western Roman Empire

• By splitting the empire into two separate empires

• By starting a religious war in Africa

What made the relationship between Justinian ad Theodora unusual for this time?

• Justinian and Theodora were not married

• Justinian resigned and allowed Theodora to rule in his place

• Theodora was treated with respect by Justinian who valued her opinions in decision making

• Theodora was wrote a new code of laws giving women more rights

What is the historical significance of the Byzantine Empire?

• It preserved achievements of the Greek and Roman world

• It protected western Europe from Barbarian invasions

• It developed a new language still used today

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What were the Justinian Code of Laws?

• Old Roman Laws organized for better use in the Byzantine Empire

• Justinian's Laws created to give him more power

• Laws designed to give the people power in the Byzantine Empire

• Roman Laws preserving the ancient world

What were the Nika Riots?

• Protests against Justinian and the government

• Protests against Christianity

• A misunderstanding between sports teams

• Theodora's attempt to overthrow her jealous husband Justinian

How did the rule of Justinian impact the Byzantine Empire?

• It led to great wealth and prosperity

• It led to the decline of the empire

• Justinian had little effect upon the empire

• It allowed women the right to vote

The Five most powerful Bishops were from the cities labeled in red. What was the issue between the Bishop of Rome and the other four Bishops?

• The Bishops argued over who was Jesus.

• The Bishop of Rome said that he was the most powerful Bishop

• The Bishop of Rome was not in the Byzantine Empire and felt isolated by the other Bishops

• The Bishops believed everyone should be equal in the "Eyes of the Lord".

The present day city of Istanbul was the former Constantinople. The city straddled the Bosporus Straight. According to the map, what can we learn about the location of the city?

• Constantinople was in both Europe and Asia

• Constantinople was located by large bodies of water for easy trade

• Constantinople could be defended easier than landlocked Rome

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The image is of the Hagia Sophia, a church rebuilt under the orders of Emperor Justinian, after the Nika Riots. How does this church demonstrate the power of Justinian?

• The large scale size of the church

• The fact that the church would take a lot of money to build

• The fact that the church would take lost of workers and time to build

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