Moved the capital of Rome to the city of Constantinople ( Byzantium)
Who is Constantine.
100
Constantinople was so popular during its peak it was commonly referred to as this.
What is "the City"
100
One of the most magnificent churches built in history; known for its precious metalwork, gem decor, and large dome. Was later turned into a mosque during the 15th century.
What is the Hagia Sophia?
100
This body of water was a major trade network to the Byzantines.
What is the Mediterranean Sea.
100
The philosophies that were preserved by the Byzantine empire and influenced its thought.
What is Greek and Roman philosophies.
200
The head of the Christian church before 1054 CE (title)
Who is the Pope
200
A code developed by Justinian for his duty of running an orderly empire; codified Roman law.
What is Justianian's Code?
200
Items such as these were banned by Emperor Leo III in the 8th century; this act was called _____.
What is Iconoclasm?
200
This industry was 'stolen' from China, allowing for the Byzantine Empire to be the center of economic trade in the Mediterranean for this item.
What is silk production/silk?
200
In 313 CE this was passed and stated that Christians shall be treated benevolently.
What is the Edict of Milan (Edict of Tolerance)
300
The emperor who divided Rome into the East and West.
Who is Diocletian.
300
This women was extremely influential and was even named co-emperor. She was married to Justinian and was a former prostitute.
Who is Theodora?
300
A term that refers to the ultimate ruler of the Byzantine Empire: incorporated the head of Church and the emperor into one position.
What is caesaropapism?
300
A unique weapon designed and utilized by the Byzantine; would cause ships to burst into flames, with no way of putting the fire out.
What is Greek Fire?
300
Occured in 1054CE; when the Western Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church excommunicated each other.
What is The Great Schism?
400
Consolidation of Roman law. (the other name for Justinian's code)
What is Corpus Iuris Civilus.
400
A system where multiple provinces were put underneath control of several generals, who established military and civil organizations.
What is the theme system?
400
The organization established by Constantine to consider both the views of Arians (Jesus is human) and the Monophysites (Jesus is divine), ending in the resolution that both notions are true.
What is the Nicean Council?
400
The currency of the Byzantine people; this became standard for the Mediterranean Basin.
What is the bezant?
400
This militant emperor quelled aristocratic rebellion and later expanded the empire farther to the east. His greatest enemies were the Bulgarians.
Who is Basil II
500
The general that attempted to recoup the fallen Western portion of the former Roman empire; sent by Justinian.
Who is General Belisarius?
500
Two parties that fought the during the Nike Rebellion, against Justianian's taxed; the emperor brought these groups to the Hippodrome (chariot-racing stadium) and slaughtered all of them to avoid more conflict.
Who are the Blues and Greens?
500
This act was the detachment from the material world, and doing good for individuals; included pillar saints; St. Basil encouraged this, and St. Simeon Stylites practiced an extreme form.
What is asceticism?
500
This form of art used many small tiles.
What is a Mosaic.
500
Individuals that came into Russia, creating a new language for the illiterate peoples and spreading the word of Eastern Orthodox Christianity.