Question

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When the Western Roman Empire fell, the Eastern Roman Empire, continued to flourish. It became known as the _______ The capital was renamed _______ after Emperor Constantine. After the Battle of Milvian Bridge, Constantine converted to Christianity and later issued the ________, allowing Christians to practice with persecution. _____ was a code of law issued by emperor Justinian. His wife, Empress Theodora, worked to reform issued in society and ________. The Byzantine Empires ended in 1413 when it was conquered by the _________.
Terms: Justinian's code, Ottoman Empire, Byzantine Empire, women's rights, Edict of Milan, Constantinople

Answer 1

When the Western Roman Empire fell, the Eastern Roman Empire continued to flourish. It became known as the **Byzantine Empire**. The capital was renamed **Constantinople** after Emperor Constantine. After the Battle of Milvian Bridge, Constantine converted to Christianity and later issued the **Edict of Milan**, allowing Christians to practice without persecution. **Justinian's code** was a code of law issued by Emperor Justinian. His wife, Empress Theodora, worked to reform **women's rights**. The Byzantine Empire ended in 1413 when it was conquered by the **Ottoman Empire**.