Q3W5 Flashcard: Byzantine Empire

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What was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire?

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Constantinople

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Who was the Byzantine emperor known for creating a uniform code of law?

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Justinian

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The Byzantine Empire was also known as the:

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Eastern Roman Empire

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Which language was predominantly used in the Byzantine Empire's government and culture?

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Greek

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What famous church did Emperor Justinian build in Constantinople?

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Hagia Sophia

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What was Emperor Justinian's imperial goal for the Byzantine Empire?

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centralize government and unify

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What event marked the end of the Byzantine Empire?

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The Fall of Constantinople to the Ottomans

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The Byzantine Empire's economy was strengthened by its control of:

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The Silk Road trade routes

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Byzantine art was characterized by:

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Religious mosaics

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Which religion was the official faith of the Byzantine Empire?

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Eastern Orthodox Christianity