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Who was Constantinople named after?
Constantine
What religion united the east and western parts of the Rome for centuries?
Christianity
After the riots of 532, who rebuilt Constantinople?
Justinian
What language did the Byzantines speak?
Greek
What language did western europeans speak?
Latin
What was the church in eastern Roman empire of Byzantium Called?
Eastern Orthodox Church
Eastern cities had ______, which brought them great wealth.
Trade
Western cities relied on _______, and were much less wealthy.
Agriculture
Constantinople traded many goods such as....
Ivory, Silk, Furs, and Perfumes
Justinian created a body of laws called...
Justinians Code
Why did Byzantine Emperor Leo III create the iconoclasm policy?
He thought people were worshiping pictures over God.
People who could not find work in Constantinople were able to sweep or weed gardens in exchange for what?
Bread
During what years did Justinian rule Byzantium?
527 - 565
What was the favorite sport of the Byzantine people?
Chariot races
What is iconoclasm?
The destruction of religious icons.
Constantinople was originally called..
Byzantium
