Byzantine Empire: History and Culture

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What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
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Constantinople was the capital of the Byzantine Empire.
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Who was the first emperor of the Byzantine Empire?
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The first emperor of the Byzantine Empire was Constantine the Great.
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What was the significance of Justinian's Code?
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Justinian's Code was a collection of laws that streamlined and organized Roman legal principles.
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Which famous church was built in Constantinople during the Byzantine Empire?
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The Hagia Sophia was the famous church built in Constantinople.
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What language was predominantly spoken in the Byzantine Empire?
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Greek was the predominant language spoken in the Byzantine Empire.
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What was Iconoclasm, and why was it significant in the Byzantine Empire?
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Iconoclasm was the rejection and destruction of religious images, which caused significant theological and political conflict.
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When did the Byzantine Empire finally fall, and to whom?
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The Byzantine Empire fell in 1453 to the Ottoman Turks.
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What role did the Byzantine Empire play in preserving Greek and Roman knowledge?
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The Byzantine Empire preserved and transmitted Greek and Roman knowledge through its scholars and libraries.
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What was the primary religion of the Byzantine Empire?
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The primary religion of the Byzantine Empire was Eastern Orthodox Christianity.
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What was the primary economic activity that supported the Byzantine Empire's wealth?
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Trade was the primary economic activity that supported the Byzantine Empire's wealth.
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Who was Theodora and why was she important in Byzantine history?
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Theodora was a Byzantine empress and the wife of Emperor Justinian I, known for her influence and reforms.
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What major event in 1054 AD significantly impacted the Byzantine Empire's religious landscape?
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The Great Schism of 1054 AD, which led to the division between the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches.
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Which architectural feature is the Hagia Sophia famous for?
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The Hagia Sophia is famous for its massive dome.
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What was the impact of the Fourth Crusade on the Byzantine Empire?
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The Fourth Crusade in 1204 AD resulted in the sacking of Constantinople and weakened the Byzantine Empire significantly.
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What is the significance of the Byzantine Empire's Code of Justinian in modern law?
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The Code of Justinian served as a foundational legal document influencing many modern legal systems.
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