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Byzantine Empire Flashcards

1
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Who founded the Byzantine Empire

A

Constantine I

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How does Justinian get into power

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uncle’s (Emperor Justin) help

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3
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Justinian accomplishements (3)

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retook italian peninsula + north africa

built the Hagia Sophia

established trade routes with east + west

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4
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Reasons for rioting in Constantinople (2)

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groups supporting different chariot racing teams conflict

eventually turns into revolt against Justinian

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5
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Emperor Justinian’s wife

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Empress Theodora

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6
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How Empress Theodora contributes to ending revolt

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persuades Justinian to deal with riot

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7
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Summary of Empress Theodora’s speech

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rather die as empress than live comfortably as a fugitive

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8
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How does Justinian and Empress Theodora put down the revolt

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kill 30,000 people against them

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9
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What is burned during uprising

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Hagia Sophia

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10
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Hagia Sophia meaning

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holy wisdom

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11
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Under who’s rule does the Hagia Sophia get rebuilt

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Justinian

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12
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Where does Hagia Sophia exist today

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Istanbul

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13
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What is Constantinople renamed once it gets conquered by the turks

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Istanbul

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14
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Define the code of Justinian (3)

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enforced set of laws

created by Justinian and his legal experts

spread/influenced other regions

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15
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Language of Byzantine Empire (2)

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Latin/Greek

over time becomes more greek

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16
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Religion of Byzantine Empire

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Christianity

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17
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How did the Byzantine Empire fall (2)

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Mehmed II launched ottoman attack on Constantinople

breach Constantinople

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18
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Theodosius I achievements (2)

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makes Christianity religion of roman empire

separates empires into Eastern and Western halves

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19
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What did Constantine I do with religion in the Byzantine Empire

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legalised Christianity

20
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Achievements of Emperor Heraclius (4)

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restructured military - clamped down on corruption + raised tax

put less gold in coins to pay soldiers

led Byzantine to victory against Persian rivals

greek instead of latin as official language

21
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Empress Theodora achievements (4)

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introduced policies prohibiting prostitution

created convents

instituted harsh punishments for rape/violence against women

reforms on divorce, child guardianship, property ownership for women

22
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Role of eunuchs for the Byzantine Empire (2)

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high positions in Byzantine court

regarded as trustworthy due to being unable to have descendants + claim the throne

23
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Byzantine Iconoclasm (2)

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destruction of religious icons/images

caused divergence between east and west

24
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East-West Schism

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separationof 2 Roman empires between east into Orthodox Church and west into the Catholic Church

25
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Battle of Manzikert 1071

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Battle which Byzantine Empire lost Anatolia to Seljuk turks

26
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Sacking of Constantinople

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event where Constantinople was devastated during 4th Crusades

27
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Council of Chalcedon (2)

A

settle debates of Christianity

whether Jesus was divine or a man

28
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theme system

A

land granted to farmers who provided Byzantine Empire with loyal soldiers

29
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Byzantine Empire financial situation after Justinian I death (2)

A

debt because of war

successors had to heavily tax Byzantine Citizens

30
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Why did Emperor Alexius I turn to the West for help that sparked the first Crusade?

A

Seijuk Turks were bearing down on Constantinople

31
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What did Emperor Alexius attempt to do to leaders of the countries taking part in the First Crusade 1096-1099 (2)

A

swear oath of loyalty

guarantee that recaptured land would be restored to Byzantine empire

32
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What happened after Western and Byzantine forces captured Nicaea from the Turks (2)

A

Alexius + army retreated

accusations of betrayal brought up by Crusaders

33
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Emperor John V actions (3)

A

unsuccessfully sought financial help from West to deal with Turks

arrested in Venice after not paying debts

forced to become vassal for Ottoman Empire 4 years later

34
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Byzantine Empire as vassal state for Ottomans (3)

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paid tribute to sultan

provided military support

relief from ottoman oppression

35
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Murad II actions against the Byzantine Empire in 1421

A

revoked privileges given to Byzantine

laid siege to Constantinople

36
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Byzantine-Sassanian Wars (2)

A

long wars

lost to Persian forces

37
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Greek Fire

A

flaming projectile that could burn on water

38
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Byzantine Arab wars (Muslim Caphilate) (2)

A

Arab armies conquere Egypt + Syria

nearly destroy Byzantine Empire

39
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Council of Nicaea

A

council for Bishops to discuss a universal religion for the Byzantine Empire

40
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Theodocian walls (2)

A

3 tiered ramparts

defended Constantinople

41
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Man Justinian I put in charge of retaking Rome

A

Belisarius

42
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Emperor Basil II achievements

A

territorial gains into Balkans

43
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Basil II nickname

A

Bulgar Slayer

44
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4th Crusade in Byzantine Empire (3)

A

western knights arrive in Constantinople to help Alexius IV take back his throne

looted Constantinople after emperor did not pay them

installed latin kings in empire

45
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Michael VIII achievements (2)

A

retook Constantinople from 4th Crusaders

crowned himself emperor

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