Reviewer: The Byzantine Empire

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On what body of water was Constantinople located?

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the Bosporus

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The Byzantine empire began in what year?

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330 CE

Front

What is the name of the new capital of the Roman Empire (Byzantine)?

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Constantinople

Front

During the middle ages, what was the city of Constantinople known for?

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the largest city in the world

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The Byzantine empire was ruled by many emperors for how many centuries?

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11 Centuries

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Who was considered one of the great intellectuals in the empire?

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Anna Komnene

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What did Theodora's series of laws achieve?

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Increased rights for women

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In the Byzantine Empire, an iconoclast was someone who

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wanted icons destroyed

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What was the year when Mehmed the Conqueror conquered Constantinople?

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1453 AD

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When was the term "Byzantine Empire" first used? Options: Ancient, Medieval, Renaissance, Modern Era

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Renaissance