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Byzantine Empire
Important Facts regarding the Byzantine Empire
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Byzantine Empire | Eastern Roman Empire |
| Christianity | monotheistic religion based on the teachings of Jesus |
| Eastern Orthodox | split from the Roman Catholic Church; Christian church of the Eastern Roman Empire |
| Latin Language | official language for government documents and the Roman Catholic Church |
| Cultural Diffusion | Cultural diffusion |
| Constantinople | capital of the Byzantine Empire |
| Justinian | most famous Byzantine Emperor; known for reforms, and the Code of Laws |
| Theodora | Justinian's wife and advisors |
| Hagia Sophia | Justinian's architectural achievement: he had this church built for his wife Theodora |
| Justinian's Code | book with updated Roman and Byzantine laws and court rulings |
| Nika riots | one week of riots in Constantinople against Justinian |
| Peninsula | geographic feature with water on 3 sides |
| prosperity | condition of being successful |
| commerce | trade; buying and selling |