Unit 7 - Byzantine Empire

Question 1

What are Patriarchs?

Answer 1

Leading Bishop who follows the Emperor

Question 2

What is the Hagia Sophia? (2)

Answer 2

1. Beautiful Church built by Justinian
2. Preserved Greco - Roman heritage (Domes, Arches, Mosaics & Marble)

Question 3

What is the Hippodrome? (2)

Answer 3

1. Chariot Racing (Source of Entertainment)
2. Built after the Circus Maximus

Question 4

What is Justinian’s Code? (3)

Answer 4

1. Byzantine Empire’s Law Code
2. Based on Rome’s 12 Tables
3. Addressed Marriage, Slavery, Property Rights & Divorce

Question 5

What is Constantinople?

Answer 5

Capital of the Byzantine Empire

Question 6

Who was Justinian? (4)

Roles & Accomplishments

Answer 6

1. Emperor of the Byzantine Empire & Head of Church/State
2. Built the Hagia Sophia (and infrastructure)
3. Created Justinian’s Code
4. Expanded Byzantine Empire (failed to recapture Rome)

Question 7

Who was Theodora?

Answer 7

1. Active in Politics (Justinian’s Partner)
2. Supported Poor & Expanded Women’s Rights
3. Came from Humble Beginnings (unpopular w/ aristocracy)

Question 8

Definition of Schism

Answer 8

Permanent split occurs between two churches

Question 9

Justinian attempted to establish “New Rome” with his empire. How does he attempt to accomplish this? Does he succeed? Why or why not?

Question 10

What were some of the achievements of the Byzantine Empire? In what ways do these accomplishments reflect Roman & Greek Influence?