Byzantine Empire Unit Review

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What was a significant reason for Constantinople's prominence in trade during its time?

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It was located at the crossroads of major trade routes.

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What made Constantinople's location strategically advantageous?

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Its connection between the Black and Mediterranean Seas

Front

Which language became the official language of the Byzantine Empire?

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Greek

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What was Emperor Justinian's most significant legal achievement? Options: The Theodosian Code, The Twelve Tables, The Digest, The Justinian Code

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The Justinian Code

Front

Who was Justinian's powerful and influential wife?

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Theodora

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What was the original purpose of the Hagia Sophia?

Back

A church

Front

Constantinople was a prosperous city in the 13th century mainly due to its location on an important trade route between

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Asia and Eastern Europe

Front

What event in 1054 CE marked the formal division of Christianity?

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The Great Schism

Front

What were the people called who wanted to ban religious images?

Back

Iconoclasts

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Which emperor banned the use of icons in 730 AD?

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Leo III