Unit 7 - Byzantine Empire

Question 1

What are Patriarchs?

Answer 1

Leading Bishop who follows the Emperor

Question 2

What is the Hagia Sophia? (2)

Answer 2

1. Beautiful Church built by Justinian
2. Preserved Greco - Roman heritage (Domes, Arches, Mosaics & Marble)

Question 3

What is the Hippodrome? (2)

Answer 3

1. Chariot Racing (Source of Entertainment)
2. Built after the Circus Maximus

Question 4

What is Justinian’s Code? (3)

Answer 4

1. Byzantine Empire’s Law Code
2. Based on Rome’s 12 Tables
3. Addressed Marriage, Slavery, Property Rights & Divorce

Question 5

What is Constantinople?

Answer 5

Capital of the Byzantine Empire

Question 6

Who was Justinian? (4)

Answer 6

1. Emperor of the Byzantine Empire & Head of Church/State
2. Built the Hagia Sophia (and infrastructure)
3. Created Justinian’s Code
4. Expanded Byzantine Empire (failed to recapture Rome)

Question 7

Who was Theodora?

Answer 7

1. Active in Politics (Justinian’s Partner)
2. Supported Poor & Expanded Women’s Rights
3. Came from Humble Beginnings (unpopular w/ aristocracy)

Question 8

Definition of Schism

Answer 8

Permanent split occurs between two churches