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Read p.64-69 & 86 then complete the questions below.

7.14 Examine the continuation of Eastern Roman Empire as Byzantine Empire, emphasizing Christianity & preservation of language.
7.16 Analyze the importance of regional geography & the location of Constantinople in maintaining European culture.

Eastern Roman Empire=Byzantine Empire

1. What is inflation? p.55
-Rise in prices as value of money decreases
2. What tribes served & invaded the Roman Empire? p.55 & 57-60
-Germanic tribes sought protection from the Huns within the Roman Empire & served in the army
-Germanic tribes mistreated & eventually rebel
-Outside Germanic tribes invade as Roman Empire weakens
3. Who moved the capital of the Roman Empire & where did it move from & to? p.56-57
-Constantine moved capital from Rome to Byzantium which later became known as Constantinople
4. Who was responsible for splitting the Roman Empire into 2 parts after his death? p.57
-Theodosius split empire into Western & Eastern Roman Empire
5. What were Rome’s legacies? p.60-61
-republic form of government -Latin alphabet
-everyone is = under the law -many English words have Latin roots
-innocent until proven guilty -domes & arches in architecture
-judges should decide cases fairly -concrete
-adult citizens should participate in government -Christianity spread through emperor adoption &
including voting Roman road system
6. For what empire did Byzantium serve as capital before the Byzantine Empire & what was its new name? p.64
-Byzantium (capital) for Roman Empire
-Constantinople (capital) for Byzantine Empire
7. Describe & list the benefits of the location of Constantinople. p.64-65
-Its location between Aegean Sea & Black Sea -Was easily defended because peninsula has water on 3
-Attracted fishing boats, trading ships, & warships sides & wall on other
-At the crossroads of trade routes
8. What languages did the Byzantine Empire preserve? p.65
-Preserved Latin by emperors speaking it
-Greek gradually increased because most people spoke it so emperors & officials also began to use it.
9. Describe the Edict of Milan. p.86
-issued by Constantine, allowed all religious groups, including Christians, in the empire to practice their religions freely
10. Who was Justinian & why is he important? p.66-69
-Byzantine Emperor -Supported art such as mosaics
-Skilled general & strong leader -Built buildings such as Hagia Sophia church of “Holy
-Justinian’s Code was developed using legal scholars, Wisdom”
made law simpler & better -Justinian’s Plague weakened army & empire leading to lost
-Changed army from foot soldiers to cavalry territory
-Promoted education
11. How did Theodora impact Justinian’s rule? p.66
-Theodora was his wife, fought for women’s rights such as owning land, was an active participant in government & helped
Justinian choose government officials
-Encouraged Justinian to stay & fight instead of flee rebellion, which he defeated