Byzantine Empire/Great Schism Flashcard

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The Byzantine Empire chose Constantinople as its capital due to its advantageous position in trade routes.

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True

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Theodora, wife of Justinian, was known to

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advocate for the rights of women.

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What language was used in the Eastern Orthodox Church?

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Greek

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What was the primary reason for the prosperity of the Byzantine Empire?

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Strategic location for trade

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What was the name of the legal code created by Emperor Justinian to consolidate and simplify Roman law?

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Justinian's Code

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Which Christian denomination was predominantly practiced in the eastern half of the Roman Empire?

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Eastern Orthodox

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What is the title of the single Greek Orthodox leader?

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Patriarch

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The split of the Christian church into two churches was known as the:

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Great Schism

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What is the Great Schism?

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Political conflicts and differences in belief split the churches.

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What two churches did the split cause?

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Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox