Ancient Byzantine Flashcards
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Constantinople
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(Modern day Istanbul) was built in a place called Byzantium - hence the name the Byzantine Empire.
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Justinian
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Ruler of the Byzantine Empire during its Golden Age and created of Justinian’s Code.
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Justinian’s Code
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A code of law that was developed based on the Roman 12 Tables, and went on to be a foundation for other codes of law.
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Eastern Orthodox
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Consisting of the Christian churches that originated in the East Empire and do not recognize the authority of the pope.
