Byzantine Empire Flashcards
Where is Constantinople
It is in Turkey
What is the geography of Constantinople
easily protected, good harbors, trade crossroads
Who was Justinian
Byzantine Empire from 527-565
What did Justinian want to do
Revive the glory of Rome
How much power did Justinian have
absolute power
What is Justinian’s code
Body of laws and reference guide
How important was Justinian’s code
Very important, had huge influence
What significance does Justinian’s code have
rationalize hundreds of years of existing roman status
Who was Theodora
Wife of emperor Justinian
where did Theodora come from
poverty
What was Theodora’s role in politics
She was the co ruler and most powerful woman in Byzantine
What did the Golden age do
Built many public works and rebuilt the city
What is a significant building in the golden age
Hagia Sophia
what was the significance of the Hagia Sophia
Served as a center of religious, political, and artistic life for the Byzantine world
what happened in the great schism
a difference emerged regarding the church
what groups were created in the great schism
Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic
what were some differences in ideas during the great schism
Language, location, life style, and the use of icons
What were some impacts that caused the Byzantines decline
Invasions from north and south
what made the Byzantines empire finally fall
The ottoman empire attacked
