Byzantine Empire Flashcards
Who was the emperor the Byzantine Empire
justinian
what are some of justinian’s credentials
served in the army
a good general
well trained in law, music, architecture, and theology
what were some of justinian’s duties and responsibilities as emperor
controlled army plus navy
made laws
headed church and government
who was theodora
justinian’s wife
what job did theodora have before meeting justinian
she was an actress
why was it a problem theodora was an actress
because you couldn’t marry an actress
what did justinian do since he couldn’t marry an actress
he abolished the law so he could marry theodora
what are two ways theodora helped justinian rule the empire
fill government and church offices
got more rights for women
what advice did theodora give to stop justinian from being dethroned
she told him to stay and fight
did justinian listen to his wife’s advice
yes he stayed and fought and won
what is the justinian code
justinian effort on reforming the law
why did justinian create the justinian code
the other law system was to complicated and disorganized
what are some of jjstiniana public works
built churches, bridges, monasteries
built a system of forts
rebuilt the city after an earthquake
what church did justinian build
hagia sophia
describe hagia sophia
gold altar
walls of polished marble
figures of justinian and theodora
huge dome
