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- 1Justinian's CodeJustinian's reform of law he created by setting up a commission to collect, revise, and organize all the laws of ancient Rome. The massive collection included laws passed by Roman assemblies or decreed by a Roman emperor.
- 2Hagia Sophia"Holy Wisdom" was once a church and a mosque at different times. It is stands at cultural and geographical crossroads. Justinian ordered the construction of it after the previous church.
- 3AutocratA sole ruler with complete authority; Justinian was considered an autocrat and even had power of the Church.
- 4TheodoraShe grew up a poor actress, but once she married Justinian became a co-ruler of the empire. She was a fierce and intelligent politician who imbedded laws protecting women.
- 5IconsHoly images, such as a cross, were banned by the emperor which set off a heated debate with Rome and caused resentment against the Pope because he wanted them. This was one of the main causes of the great schism.
- 6What made Constantinople a vital center of trade?-located along waters and had a grand harbor
-surrounded by big walls for protection
-favorable, central location
-commanded key trade routes linking Europe and Asia - 7Strengths of Byzantine economy?-strong central government
-became rich from trade
-had a healthy money economy (their coin was widely accepted) - 8Strengths of Byzantine military?-soldiers, ships, and sailors protected the empire
-fortifications protected the capitol
-Greek fire, a weapon that contains petroleum, would be thrown at enemies and could not be put out with fire - 9Western Christianity (Roman Catholic)-primary language: Latin
-clergy could not marry
-Pope was the leader of the Church
-Easter holiday is the main focus - 10Eastern Christianity (Eastern Orthodox)-primary language: Greek
-priests could marry
-no pope, but a Patriarch
-Christmas holiday is the main focus
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- High School Diploma World History FlashCards sobre byz flash, criado por lbrumfield em 18-10-2015.
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