Byzantine Empire Flashcards

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What was the Eastern Roman Empire commonly known as?

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Byzantine Empire

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What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?

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Constantinople

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Who was the Emperor known for his significant reforms and legal code?

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Justinian I

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Who was the Empress and wife of Justinian I?

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Theodora

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What is the name of the legal code established by Justinian I?

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Justinian’s Code (Corpus Juris Civilis)

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What famous architectural structure was built during the Byzantine Empire?

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Hagia Sophia

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What is the main branch of Christianity that developed in the Byzantine Empire?

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Orthodox Christianity (Eastern Orthodox Church)

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What are religious images used in Orthodox Christianity called?

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Icons

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What was the controversy over the use of icons in the Byzantine Empire?

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Iconoclasm

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What was the split between the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches called?

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Great Schism