Byzantine Basics
The Byzantine Empire developed from this part of the Roman Empire
What is the Eastern Roman Empire?
This city was the capital of the Byzantine Empire.
What is Constantinople?
These sacred religious images were used in Byzantine Christianity. Byzantine artists made these paintings on small wooden panels which were intended to bring them closer to God during prayer and services.
What are icons?
This type of artwork is made from tiny pieces of glass or colored tile.
What is a mosaic?
He was the first Christian Roman emperor
Who is Constantine?
Constantinople's location made it an ideal center for this economic activity.
What is trade?
She was Justinian's wife, an actress, and empress.
Who is Theodora (Empress Theodora)?
Church services in the Eastern Orthodox Church were spoken in this language.
What is Greek?
Byzantine mosaics could decorate these three parts of buildings.
What are walls, ceilings, and floors?
This philosophy followed the teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher Zeno.
What is Stoicism?
This was the main street of ancient Constantinople.
What is Mese Street?
This collection of laws is formally called the Corpus Juris Civilis.
What is Justinian's Code?
Unlike Roman Catholic priests, Eastern Orthodox priests were allowed to do this.
What is marry/be married?
Roman mosaics were often a sign of these two things in society.
What are wealth and importance/status?
How long did the Byzantine Empire last?
What is 1000-1100 years?
This large stadium in Constantinople hosted chariot races.
What is the Hippodrome?
When Justinian considered fleeing a rebellion, Theodora advised him to do this instead.
What is stay and put down/fight the rebellion?
This person was the highest authority in the Western Roman Catholic Church.
Who is the Pope?
What Roman language was used in the Byzantine Empire?
What is Latin?
Name one factor from our class/test that contributed to the fall of Rome.
What is plague/labor shortage, economic problems, decline in trade/industry, declining farm production, etc.?
Justinian ordered the construction of this enormous church, considered an architectural achievement of the Byzantine Empire.
What is the Hagia Sophia?
In the Eastern Orthodox Church, this ruler had authority over religious leaders.
Who is the emperor?
Name a Roman contribution to the Byzantine Empire that is still used today.
What is a 12-month calendar with 365 days and Roman numerals (used for clocks, printed books, and copyright dates)?