Class # First & Last Name:
Key Terms: Review the key terms at the beginning of this section. Use each term in a sentence that explains its meaning.
Why did Constantinople become rich and powerful?
What cultures influenced Byzantine civilization?
Why did Constantinople finally fall?
Where was Constantinople located?
Identify Effects: How did its location contribute to its growth and to the strength of the Byzantine Empire?
Recall: What qualities made Justinian a good and successful ruler?
Draw Conclusions: Why was Justinian’s Code so important?
Explain: What was the dispute that split the medieval Christian Church?
Draw Conclusions: Why might that split have weakened the empire?