World Civilzations Byzantines Flashcards
Who becomes the emperor of the Byzantine empire?
Justinian
What did Byzantine armies do after Justinian became emperor?
Retook much lost land that the Romans had
What did Justinian do regarding the laws of the Byzantine empire?
- Wanted to revise and update laws for governing the empire
* Created the Justinian code
What was the Justinian code and what did it do?
- It was a new set of laws consisting of four main parts
* Regulated much of Byzantine life and lasted for 900 years
What did Justinian do to improve the city?
- Launched a program to beautify capital, Constantinople
- Constructs new buildings and builds magnificent church, the Hagia Sophia
- Builds hospitals and public baths and many other public buildings
What was the hippodrome?
•A giant amphitheater
•Offered chariot races and other forms
Of entertainment
Who was Justinian’s wife?
Empress Theodora, a powerful wife and advisor to Justinian
What hardships did the empire face after the death of Justinian in 565?
- The bubonic plague repetitively sweeps the empire
- Byzantium faces attacks from many different groups
- The empire has survive through bribes, diplomacy and military power
When does Constantinople fall?
1453, it brings an end to the Byzantine empire
Who was the leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church?
The leading bishop, called the patriarchy
Who was the leader of the Roman Catholic Church?
The pope
What is an icon?
A religious image used in practice by Eastern Orthodox?
What was the Cyrillic alphabet?
Invented by Cyril, in which most Slavic language, including Russian are written
Who was belisarius?
The leading general in Justinian’s army
What was the mese?
The merchant trade center running through the Main Street
