Chapter 29 Flashcards
who is Anthemius of Tralles?
Justinian’s master builder and skilled mathematician, constructed grand buildings on the ruins after the revolt, including the Hagia Sophia, the crown jewel of the restored city.
Who is Belisarius?
Justinian’s chief general, suppressed the 532 “Nika” rebellion, retook Carthage, and conquered Sicily and Naples, becoming master of Italy.
Who is Gelimer?
The Vandal king that fled Carthage as Belisarius approached in 533, leading to the destruction of the Vandal nation.
Define Hagia Sophia.
The Church of the Holy Wisdom, built by Anthemius of Tralles, had a magnificent dome, a gold-inlaid ceiling with stones, and was filled with relics and treasures.
Who is Khosru?
Kavadh’s third son became king of Persia and, due to a plague in the Byzantine Empire, agreed to a five-year treaty with Justinian.
What deal was made between the Persian and Byzantine emperors in 532? What was it called, and how long did it last?
The Persian and Byzantine emperors agreed to a truce called the “Eternal Peace,” which lasted eight years.
How did the Blues and Greens come to riot together against the government?
In 532, two criminals—one Blue and one Green—survived failed hangings due to faulty ropes. This enraged the crowds, who then united to riot against the government.
Describe the rioting by the factionists in Constantinople in 532.
In 532, factionists in Constantinople rioted violently, killing city employees and setting fire to the Church of the Holy Wisdom, the palace complex, the marketplace, and numerous houses.
Why didn’t Justinian flee Constantinople during the rebellion?
Theodora stopped her husband from fleeing, telling him that an emperor shouldn’t live as a fugitive and suggesting he might regret choosing safety over death.
What happened to control of Italy once Belisarius departed for Constantinople?
The Ostrogoths elected Totila as king and fought back against the Byzantine occupation, leading to decades of fluctuating control over Italy between the two forces.
Why did Khosru march into Syria and sack the ancient city of Antioch in June of 540?
Justinian stopped paying the yearly tribute to Persia as agreed in the Eternal Peace because his treasury was low from spending on buildings and wars.
