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| Constantine | Which Roman emperor built a new capital in the East that was later named after him? |
| Theodosius I | Which emperor officially divided the Roman Empire into two parts with his will? |
| 476 A.D. | In what year did the barbarians overthrow the last of the Roman emperors and bring the Roman Empire to an end? |
| Istanbul | What is the city of Constantinople called today? |
| Christianity | What was the official state religion of the Byzantine Empire? |
| Byzantine Empire | What term is used to describe the eastern part of the Roman Empire after it was divided by Theodosius I ? |
| Jews | What group was scattered or shipped off as slaves when the Romans destroyed Judaea in A.D. 70 ? |
| Justinian | Which Byzantine emperor was notorious for his brutal treatment of Jews and other non-Christians? |
| Mosaics | What are artworks made from colored fragments of glass or quartz embedded in plaster? |
| Hagia Sophia | What was the awe-inspiring church rebuilt by Justinian with columns and walls of polished marble and mosaics? |
| Justinian Code | What is the name of reorganization of Roman law into a new and well-organized system of laws? |
| Roman lands in the West | What lands did Justinian consider it his duty to regain? |
| Persians | Which enemy was more of a threat to the Byzantine empire than the Barbarians to the North? |
| The Turks | Who defeated the Byzantine empire by capturing Constantinople in 1453 ? |
| Apprentice | What is the name for a lower class Byzantine citizen who works for a master craftsman to learn a skilled trade? |
| Demes | What were the political groups in Constantinople that shared some power with the emperor because they controlled militia groups and enjoyed the support of the people? |
| Nika Rebellion | What event began as an attempt to pressure the Byzantine emperor Justinian out of power but ended with the death of 30,000 demes by Justinian's army? |
| Tenements | What type of housing did lower class poor citizens of Constantinople live in? |
| Monastery | What type of housing did most monks live in to isolate themselves from the world for religious reasons? |
| Bureau of Barbarians | What part of the Byzantine government was responsible for spying on surrounding enemies? |
| Mercenaries | What is the name of a professional soldiers hired to fight for another country? Constantinople used these to defend the city. |
| Hippodrome | What oval arena was used for chariot races and the circus to entertain citizens of Constantinopl? |
| Heretic | What is the name of a person who has conflicting views with the official Church? These people were treated poorly in Constantinople. |
| Divine Right | What is the term used by Byzantine emperors who claimed to have been chosen and powered by God? |
| Greek Fire | What secret weapon did the Byzantines use to defend Constantinople from outside attacks? It was a chemical bomb that could not be put out with water. |
| Guild | What is a trade association that helped make Constantinople's economy stronger. It is like a labor union. |
