Key Terms
The name given to the Greek city of Byzantium.
What is Constantinople?
Known as the "Body of the Civil Law", when it was reviewed and organized by a Roman Emperor, it bore his name.
What is Justinian's Code?
Used this to unite regions of the empire.
What is the Catholic Religion? Catholicism? Christianity?
Warrior/explorers who looted and burned communities in Ireland and Russia.
Who were the Vikings?
What is the Byzantine Empire?
Ruled Spain and troubled other European countries with invasions for centuries.
This Frank king conquered Gaul.
Who is Clovis?
Gaul, this province of Rome eventually became what country?
What is France?
This religious ruler crowned kings in Europe and gave them their power.
Who is the Catholic pope? Pope?
This is a sole ruler with complete authority.
What is an autocrat?
Charles Martel eventually became known as this person.
Who is Charlemagne?
These officials were appointed under Charlemagne to keep control of provincial rulers, check on roads, listen to grievances and administer justice.
Who were the missi dominici?
The notable victory over the Muslim invaders.
What is the battle of Tours?
The Roman Emperor eventually transformed into this leader of the Roman Catholic Church.
Who is the pope?
Designed to educate officials and attract scholars
What is the palace school?