what does Orthodox mean?

following traditional, established beliefs. correct practice

What was Theodora NOT known for?

Commanding armies and declaring war

a picture, or image, of Jesus or a saint

How were the Western Roman Empire and Byzantine Empire related?

They had both been part of the original Roman Empire.

The Great Schism happened between?

The Eastern and Western Churches

What was Justinian's goal/dream?

To regain the lands of the Roman empire that had been lost.

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Byzantine Empire

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1
What happened after Justinian put down a revolt in 532?
Someone killed Justinian
He gave up Christianity
He and Theodora got a divorce
He gained absolute power
2
what does Orthodox mean?
universal or concerned with all people
following traditional, established beliefs. correct practice
someone who does not eat meat
the head of the Roman Catholic church
3
What was Theodora NOT known for?
Co-ruler to Justinian
Commanding armies and declaring war
Pursuing her own policies
Being a shrewd politician
4
The head of the Eastern Orthodox Church
Bishop
Pope
Patriarch
Priest
5
What did Justinian's Code contain?
Currency descriptions and population count
Guide to live a holy life
Collection of Roman laws
Holy texts used for worship
6
absolute power means:
to change your religion
the head of the church
unlimited authority
controlling the army
7
to convert means:
to move to another city
to read the bible
to change your religion
8
Who considered themselves head of the Roman Catholic Church?
Justinian
Constantine
The patriarch
The pope
9
Which city was defended by a thick wall, a peninsula location, and Greek fire?
Constantinople
Alexandria
Carthage
Rome
10
Who helped spread the Byzantine culture?
Artists
Traders
Missionaries
All of the above
11
The emperor who moved the capitol of the Roman Empire was:
Justinian
Augustus
Theodora
Constantine
12
what is an icon
a picture, or image, of Jesus or a saint
a hat that the pope wears
a type of art made out of small stones
someone who doesn't go to church
13
How were the Western Roman Empire and Byzantine Empire related?
People who lived in both were attacked by Huns
They had both been part of the original Roman Empire.
They were not related
The Byzantine Empire was bigger
14
In the Eastern Orthodox church:
The Pope was in charge
Priests could NOT get married
They spoke Greek
They allowed icons
15
Which Church considered emperors more powerful than bishops or priests?
Roman Catholic Church
Anglican Church
Eastern Orthodox Church
Islamic Church
16
In the Roman Catholic church:
They did not allow idols
the Patriarch was in charge
priests could not get married
They spoke Greek
17
The Great Schism happened between?
Justinian and Theodora
The Eastern and Western Churches
Constantinople and Alexandria
Justinian and Costantine
18
Modern legal systems were affected by:
The Roman Catholic church
Constintine
The Empress Theodora
Justinian's Code
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What was Justinian's goal/dream?
To regain the lands of the Roman empire that had been lost.
To become the most famous man in the world
To learn how to juggle
To visit the pyramids

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