Byzantine Empire

Question 1

Who founded the Byzantine Empire

Answer 1

Constantine I

Question 2

How does Justinian get into power

Answer 2

uncle’s (Emperor Justin) help

Question 3

Justinian accomplishements (3)

Answer 3

retook italian peninsula + north africa

built the Hagia Sophia

established trade routes with east + west

Question 4

Reasons for rioting in Constantinople (2)

Answer 4

groups supporting different chariot racing teams conflict

eventually turns into revolt against Justinian

Question 5

Emperor Justinian’s wife

Answer 5

Empress Theodora

Question 6

How Empress Theodora contributes to ending revolt

Answer 6

persuades Justinian to deal with riot

Question 7

Summary of Empress Theodora’s speech

Answer 7

rather die as empress than live comfortably as a fugitive

Question 8

How does Justinian and Empress Theodora put down the revolt

Answer 8

kill 30,000 people against them

Question 9

What is burned during uprising

Answer 9

Hagia Sophia

Question 10

Hagia Sophia meaning

Answer 10

holy wisdom

Question 11

Under who’s rule does the Hagia Sophia get rebuilt

Answer 11

Justinian

Question 12

Where does Hagia Sophia exist today

Answer 12

Istanbul

Question 13

What is Constantinople renamed once it gets conquered by the turks

Answer 13

Istanbul

Question 14

Define the code of Justinian (3)

Answer 14

enforced set of laws

created by Justinian and his legal experts

spread/influenced other regions

Question 15

Language of Byzantine Empire (2)

Answer 15

Latin/Greek

over time becomes more greek

Question 16

Religion of Byzantine Empire

Answer 16

Christianity

Question 17

How did the Byzantine Empire fall (2)

Answer 17

Mehmed II launched ottoman attack on Constantinople

breach Constantinople

Question 18

Theodosius I achievements (2)

Answer 18

makes Christianity religion of roman empire

separates empires into Eastern and Western halves

Question 19

What did Constantine I do with religion in the Byzantine Empire

Answer 19

legalised Christianity

Question 20

Achievements of Emperor Heraclius (4)

Answer 20

restructured military - clamped down on corruption + raised tax

put less gold in coins to pay soldiers

led Byzantine to victory against Persian rivals

greek instead of latin as official language

Question 21

Empress Theodora achievements (4)

Answer 21

introduced policies prohibiting prostitution

created convents

instituted harsh punishments for rape/violence against women

reforms on divorce, child guardianship, property ownership for women

Question 22

Role of eunuchs for the Byzantine Empire (2)

Answer 22

high positions in Byzantine court

regarded as trustworthy due to being unable to have descendants + claim the throne

Question 23

Byzantine Iconoclasm (2)

Answer 23

destruction of religious icons/images

caused divergence between east and west

Question 24

East-West Schism

Answer 24

separationof 2 Roman empires between east into Orthodox Church and west into the Catholic Church

Question 25

Battle of Manzikert 1071

Answer 25

Battle which Byzantine Empire lost Anatolia to Seljuk turks

Question 26

Sacking of Constantinople

Answer 26

event where Constantinople was devastated during 4th Crusades

Question 27

Council of Chalcedon (2)

Answer 27

settle debates of Christianity whether Jesus was divine or a man

Question 28

theme system

Answer 28

land granted to farmers who provided Byzantine Empire with loyal soldiers

Question 29

Byzantine Empire financial situation after Justinian I death (2)

Answer 29

debt because of war successors had to heavily tax Byzantine Citizens

Question 30

Why did Emperor Alexius I turn to the West for help that sparked the first Crusade?

Answer 30

Seijuk Turks were bearing down on Constantinople

Question 31

What did Emperor Alexius attempt to do to leaders of the countries taking part in the First Crusade 1096-1099 (2)

Answer 31

swear oath of loyalty guarantee that recaptured land would be restored to Byzantine empire

Question 32

What happened after Western and Byzantine forces captured Nicaea from the Turks (2)

Answer 32

Alexius + army retreated accusations of betrayal brought up by Crusaders

Question 33

Emperor John V actions (3)

Answer 33

unsuccessfully sought financial help from West to deal with Turks arrested in Venice after not paying debts forced to become vassal for Ottoman Empire 4 years later

Question 34

Byzantine Empire as vassal state for Ottomans (3)

Answer 34

paid tribute to sultan provided military support relief from ottoman oppression

Question 35

Murad II actions against the Byzantine Empire in 1421

Answer 35

revoked privileges given to Byzantine laid siege to Constantinople

Question 36

Byzantine-Sassanian Wars (2)

Answer 36

long wars lost to Persian forces

Question 37

Greek Fire

Answer 37

flaming projectile that could burn on water

Question 38

Byzantine Arab wars (Muslim Caphilate) (2)

Answer 38

Arab armies conquere Egypt + Syria nearly destroy Byzantine Empire

Question 39

Council of Nicaea

Answer 39

council for Bishops to discuss a universal religion for the Byzantine Empire

Question 40

Theodocian walls (2)

Answer 40

3 tiered ramparts defended Constantinople

Question 41

Man Justinian I put in charge of retaking Rome

Answer 41

Belisarius

Question 42

Emperor Basil II achievements

Answer 42

territorial gains into Balkans

Question 43

Basil II nickname

Answer 43

Bulgar Slayer

Question 44

4th Crusade in Byzantine Empire (3)

Answer 44

western knights arrive in Constantinople to help Alexius IV take back his throne looted Constantinople after emperor did not pay them installed latin kings in empire

Question 45

Michael VIII achievements (2)

Answer 45

retook Constantinople from 4th Crusaders crowned himself emperor