Name: Date: Period: Read p.5-13, 15-20, & 86 then complete the questions below. 7.12 Examine the continuation of Eastern Roman Empire as Byzantine Empire, & describe the diffusion of Christianity & the Latin language. 7.13 Explain the importance of Justinian’s political, social, & architectural achievements. 7.14 Analyze the importance of regional geography & the location of Constantinople in maintaining European culture. Roman Empire split in Western & Eastern (Byzantine) Roman Empire 1. What is inflation? p.7 -Rise in prices as value of money decreases 2. What tribes served & invaded the Roman Empire? p.7-11 -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.8 -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? p.8-9 -Theodosius split empire into Western & Eastern Roman Empire 5. What were Rome’s legacies? p.11-13 -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? video -Byzantium (capital) for Roman Empire -Constantinople (capital) for Byzantine Empire -Istanbul (capital) Ottoman Empire 7. Describe & list the benefits of the location of Constantinople. p.15 -Its location between Aegean Sea & Black Sea -Was easily defended because peninsula has water -Attracted fishing boats, trading ships, & warships on 3 sides & wall on other -At the crossroads of trade routes 8. What languages did the Byzantine Empire preserve? p.16 -Preserved Latin by emperors speaking it -Greek gradually increased because most people spoke it so emperors & officials also began to use it. 9. What 2 things did the Byzantine empire preserve & pass on to other peoples? p.16 -Greek culture -Roman laws 10. Who was Justinian & why is he important? p.16-20 -Byzantine Emperor -Supported art such as mosaics -Skilled general & strong leader -Built buildings such as Hagia Sophia church of -Justinian’s Code was developed using legal “Holy Wisdom” scholars, made law simpler & better -Justinian’s Plague weakened army & empire -Changed army from foot soldiers to cavalry leading to lost territory -Promoted education 11. How did Theodora impact Justinian’s rule? p.17 -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