history test pt 2 Flashcards
why did the west Roman empire fall
-roman coin was worth nothing
-population was getting very low
-Germanic tribes invaded
-Rome got to big and couldn’t protect it’s borders
What was the last capital of the Western Roman Empire
Ravenna
What emperor split the empire in two
Diocletian - ruled the east
What emperor moved the capital of Rome to Constantinople
Constantine
Why was Constantinople a perfect location for a Capital
W.W.S
Which Byzantine emperor was considered the most ambitious
justinian
What was the name of Justinian’s wife
Theodora
What was the Justinian Code
Codex, digest, institutes, novellae
What were the four sections of Justinian’s code
Codex- where all the Roman laws were kept
Digest- a collection of Judges ruling
Institutes- a textbook on how to learn the law
Novellae- newly created laws
What was the Hagia Sophia
A church than a museum then a mosque. Made by Justinian. Largest church for 800 years. 40,000 pounds of silver
What was the Hippodrome
Used for chariot racing. Could fit 100,000 people. Nika riot. Center was filled with gifts and relics
What were the theodosian walls
Walls that surrounded Constantinople , 40 feet tall and 13 miles long
How was Theodora involved with the Nika riot
She encouraged Justinian to stop the rioting enemies
What was the Nika riot
People thought Justinian’s taxes were too strict
so Justinian Lord people to the Hippodrome and his army killed them
30,000 people died
What was the date the Christian Church split
1040 CE
