History 6
Why was Constantinople ideally located to be the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
Constantinople was the ideal capital for the byzantine empire because it connected eastern and western trading. It was also the richest city in the medeteranian world and was surrounded on three sides by water.
Why did Byzantine emperor Leo III forbid the use of icons in 730? How did the pope react to Leo's order?
He forbid icons because he believed the western church was wrongly worshipping them as if they were divine. Pope Gregory VII responded by excommunicating the emperor.
How did the relationship between the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church change in 1054?
In 1054 the patriarch Cerularius closed all churches that followed western rites. The cardinal excommunicated him. He excommunicated the cardinal. This was only a symbolic act but showed the schism between east and west churches.
What event in 800 increased tensions between the east and west?
Leo crowned Charlemagne as the king of the franks and Holy Roman emperor
How has Justinian's code affected the modern world?
Many of the laws became the basis for many legal codes today.
What were some of the improvements made to Constantinople as a result of Justinian's public works projects?
New bridges, public baths, parks, roads, and hospitals.
What were some of Constantinople's main features?
Sewer system, hospitals, homes for the elderly, and orphanages.
How did the Eastern Orthodox Church play a central role in the daily life of Byzantines?
The Orthodox Church influenced how buildings were built and what style. Also the Orthodox used many images in service and prayer. Byzantine artists created beautiful icons and frescos. They believed that sacred pictures helped bring them closer to God.
What event forced Justinian to start rebuilding parts of Constantinople?
The event was rioting between the Blues and Greens
What was the relationship between religion and government in the Byzantine Empire?
They were closely connected. They believed that the emperor was a living representation of Jesus Christ and God. The church and state were combined into one, all-powerful body.