The Byzantine Empire
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Where did Emperor Constantine move the capital of the Roman Empire in 324 AD?
Where did Emperor Constantine move the capital of the Roman Empire in 324 AD?
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What language did people speak in the Byzantine Empire?
What language did people speak in the Byzantine Empire?
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What connected the Black and Mediterranean Seas in Constantinople?
What connected the Black and Mediterranean Seas in Constantinople?
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What empire did the Byzantines believe they were continuing?
What empire did the Byzantines believe they were continuing?
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Justinian and Theodora were both described as intelligent, bold, and ___?
Justinian and Theodora were both described as intelligent, bold, and ___?
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What did Justinian's armies aim to restore during his rule?
What did Justinian's armies aim to restore during his rule?
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What impact did the many wars during Justinian's rule have?
What impact did the many wars during Justinian's rule have?
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What was the purpose of the Justinian Code?
What was the purpose of the Justinian Code?
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Who influenced Justinian to change laws regarding women and property?
Who influenced Justinian to change laws regarding women and property?
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What was a significant feature of the Justinian Code?
What was a significant feature of the Justinian Code?
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What event led to the division of the Christian Church?
What event led to the division of the Christian Church?
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What architectural masterpiece was built to honor Justinian’s wife?
What architectural masterpiece was built to honor Justinian’s wife?
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Which valuable documents did Byzantine librarians and monks copy?
Which valuable documents did Byzantine librarians and monks copy?
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Which defensive measures protected Constantinople from invaders?
Which defensive measures protected Constantinople from invaders?
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Who conquered Constantinople in 1453 using cannons?
Who conquered Constantinople in 1453 using cannons?
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After it was conquered Constantinople was renamed Istanbul
After it was conquered Constantinople was renamed Istanbul