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| desired to revive greatness of the roman empire through military conquest. he is known as "The Great," (527-565) |
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| Justinian choose him as his general and his armies recaptured North Africa and Sicily |
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| due process- Justice- need to know facts before punishing someone. legal reform codes influenced western laws |
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| wife to Justinian and she was heavily involved in state affairs. she was virtuous, converted to Christianity before she meet Justinian |
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| began as disagreement over a chariot race. The city erupted into violence and destruction of Constantinople. |
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| center of social life in constantinople, site of chariot racing, betting, and games |
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| church of "Holy Wisdom"(537AD) built by Theodoric and destroyed in Nika Revolt. "Wonder of Ancient World" |
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| Black meteorite that fell to earth. they worshiped it as a sign from a god |
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| Gabriel came to him and gave him the revealed Allah. he said Allah is the only god, he became a carbon manager |
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| Holy book of Islam, final revulation |
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| extreme punishments for major issues to them. How they lived, governed Islamic society. |
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| Why was Justinian's Code of Laws significant for the Byzantine Empire as well as western civilization |
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| It let people have justice, and they had to have a court, and Judges and property rights. Simplified the roman law, we gained most of our laws from this. |
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| Describe Theodora's background? How was she important to Byzantine Empire |
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| She as a circus performer and prostitute. She later became a Christian and married Justinian. She was important because she influences reforms, such as expanding divorce rights regarding property ownership to women and other rights for women and children. Justianian call her his partner in reforms. She had a seal of her own. |
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| Why was Justinian's conquest, lead by Belisarius and important part of his legacy |
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| He hope to unite the roman lands and added the black sea to his regime. |
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| Why was Constantinople such an important city in the Byzantine Empire |
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| Because it was the capital of the Byzantine Empire and the crossroads of trade, profitable and a cultural center. |
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| Explain the connection between the Byzantine Empir and silk production |
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| Monks stole the silkworm eggs from China and nurtured them till their returned to the Empire. Then they produced the silk it was very integral and they become the most important producer of silk |
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| What are the 5 pillars of Islam |
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| Declaration of faith (Mahammad's Profit; Obligatory prayer (5 times a day), compulsory giving (tides and offerings), fasting in the month of Ramadan, pilgrimage to Mecca (once in a lifetime) |
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