New Rome
What did the people of the Byzantine Empire call themselves?
Romans
Theodora was born into the royal family.
(True of False)
False
What was the Byzantine's secret weapon?
Greek fire
How did the Byzantine empire attract a ton of visitors to go to Constantinople
Everyone did something
What was the capital of early Russia?
Kiev
What religion did most of the people from the Byzantine Empire follow?
Christianity
Who took the Byzantine land?
Invaders
What did the European soldiers from the west call themselves?
Crusaders
What is a missionary
Someone who coverts others to a different religion
What religion did most of the state follow?
Orthodox Christianity
What language did most people from the Byzantine Empire speak?
Greek
Who did Justinian inherit the throne from?
His Uncle
From whom did the final attack come from?
The Turkish Ottoman Empire
What are non-Christians that live in southeastern Europe called
Slavs
What did "tsar" mean?
Ceasar
What was the capital of the Byzantine empire?
Constantinople
What did Theodora do for a living before marrying Justinian?
Acting
What stopped the Byzantines ships from crossing into Byzantine Empire?
A heavy chain placed across the city's harbor.
What was the Cyrillic alphabet invented by?
Cyril and Methodius
Why was Kiev considered the "third Rome"?
They lost their power the same way.
What made Constantinople an ideal trading center?
It's strategic location and good harbors.
What did Justinian try rebuilding?
Roman Empire
What did the Turkish Ottoman Empire use destroy the wall.
Cannons
What are two examples of Slavic languages
Russian and Bulgarian
Which trade routes did the Rus control?
The ones along the rivers