Byzantine Empire

Front

As Roman influence faded in the Eastern Empire, which language became dominant?

Back

Greek

Front

Who moved the capital city from Rome to the ancient city of Byzantium?

Back

Constantine

Front

What religion did Constantine promote in the Empire?

Back

Christianity

Front

What led Justinian to revise the legal system of the Empire?

Back

The legal system was a mess

Front

What is the Hagia Sophia?

Back

A Church

Front

What did Justinian do after modernizing the military?

Back

Reclaimed conquered lands

Front

What is the name of a landmass that is surrounded on 3 sides by water?

Back

Peninsula

Front

After the capital was moved from Rome to Byzantium, what was the new name of Byzantium?

Back

Constantinople

Front

The Byzantine Empire connects which two continents?

Back

Asia and Europe

Front

Why was Constantinople such an economically successful city?

Back

It was a crossroads of major trade routes.