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The Byzantine Empire

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  • Why did the emperor not like the Demes?
    They had too much power
  • What did 'Nika' mean?
    Victory, Conquer
  • Why was Constantinople chosen as the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire?
    Trade, Protection, Ocean
  • What was one way Justinian tried to revive the glory of Rome?
    Reconquer former roman territories
  • Who was the Byzantine emperor known for trying to restore the Roman Empire?
    Justinian
  • What did Theodora do to convince Justinian to stay?
    A speech
  • What was the name of the body of civil laws created under Justinian?
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  • How did the Nika Riots finish?
    KILL THEM ALL
  • What famous building did Justinian build in Constantinople?
    Hagia Sofia
  • What was important to Theodora during the Nika Riots?
    Power and respect
  • What were Byzantine mosaics mostly used to depict?
    Religious Figures
  • Name one general who helped finish the Nika Riots?
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  • What made Constantinople a wealthy city?
    Trade
  • What two colours did the Demes have?
    Blue and Green
  • What were the Demes?
    Sports fans and political organisations
  • Who was Justinian’s wife and co-ruler?
    Theodora 💅
  • What colour represented Royal Power in the Byzantine empire?
    Purple
  • What was Theodora known for?
  • What was the Hagia Sophia originally built as?
    A cathedral
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