What was the result of moving the capital of the Roman Empire to Constantinople?
Changes: The Byzantine Empire shifted its capital from Rome to Constantinople, changed the official religion to Christianity, and changed the official language from Latin to Greek.
What was the result of Justinian putting down the revolt?
After regaining backbone from his wife Justinian’s soldiers (who remained faithful to him because their pay was so good) end the Nika revolt by force. Thousands of people are killed, Justinian remains in power and actually gains more power but is less powerful. Theodora saved his throne.
Why was the capital of Byzantine moved?
Because it lay on the European side of the Strait of Bosporus, the Emperor Constantine understood its strategic importance and upon reuniting the empire in 324 CE built his new capital there — Constantinople.
What improvements did Justinian make Constantinople?
Why was Justinian’s Code significant? He abolished outdated and confusing laws. He made improvements such as extending women’s property rights. It became the basis for many legal codes in the western world.
What was the message of Theodora’s speech and why was it important?
Justinian and his officials, unable to control the crowd prepared to flee, but Theodora spoke up and gave a moving speech about the greater significance of the life of someone who died as a ruler, over that of someone who lived but was nothing.
What was Empress Theodora’s role?
Theodora was empress of the Byzantine Empire and the wife of Emperor Justinian I. She was one of the most influential and powerful of the Byzantine empresses. Theodora participated in Justinian’s legal and spiritual reforms, and her involvement in the increase of the rights of women was substantial.
What was important about Constantinople’s location?
What is the importance of the city of Constantinople? Constantinople lays on the Bosporous straight which separates Europe and Asia. The Bosporous straight also linked the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea-important for trade. This allowed the city to control all trade routes between Europe and Asia.
How did the rise of Constantinople contribute to Roman culture 5 points?
Roman culture did not disappear because the traditions were kept alive by leaders in Constantinople. Roman culture did not survive because it was blended with other Byzantine customs and traditions.