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Unit 8
The Middle Ages
| questions | awnsers |
|---|---|
| What did Eastern Orthodox Christianity play in the Byzantine Empire? | Eastern Orthodox Christianity played a central role in the Byzantine Empire buy influencing the development of Greek. |
| Who were responsible for the constant attacks and invasions on the Byzantine Empire? | The Byzantine Empire faced constant attacks and invasions from various groups like the Muslim Turks. |
| How did the Ottoman Empire contribute to the fall of the Byzantine Empire? | The Ottoman Empire, an Islamic empire, gradually conquered Byzantine territories and ultimately captured Constantinople. |
| What was significance of Justinian's Code? | Justinian's Code was significant because it reformed and codified Roman law, ensuring its preservation and influencing legal systems. |
| Why did the plague impact the Byzantine Empire? | The plague significantly reduced the population of the Byzantine Empire, weakening its economic and military strength. |
| What are the main contributions and legacy of the Byzantine Empire? | The legacy of the Byzantine Empire included: Passing on Greek and Roman knowledge,Establishing autocratic rule (one person rules), Promoting Eastern Orthodox Christianity (Greek and Russian Orthodox). |