Geography
what is the capital of the byzantine empire?
Constantinople
Which religion was Byzantine art associated with?
Christianity
What are the characteristics of Byzantine architecture?
Symmetrical religious structures
What religion was practiced in the Byzantine empire?
Eastern Orthodox Christianity
What is Byzantine art mainly focused on?
Religion
What type of geographic feature is it?
Peninsula
Where can you find most Byzantine art?
Churches
When did Byzantine architecture start?
Began in AD 324
What area can you mainly find Byzantine religion?
Art
What did the Byzantine do to prevent attackers?
They paid enemies in gold.
Name of present day country?
Turkey
What are the characteristics of Byzantine art
Halo, crosses, angels, pantocrator
What were the Byzantine architectures made of?
Stone, Marble, Brick, Mortar and Timber
What is the Byzantine word for the all-ruling father?
Pantocrator
What was the Byzantine language after 700CE?
Greek
Which two seas is the capital of Byzantium located in between?
Mediterranean and Black sea
Main style of Byzantine art?
Frescoes
What type of writing can you find on Byzantine architecture?
Arabic writing
What type of religion was practiced in the Byzantine Empire before 306 AD?
Polytheism
What was the Byzantine language up until 200CE?
Latin
Which two continents was the Byzantine Empire located in?
Europe and Asia
Who did Byzantine art influence?
Armenia, Georgia, and Russia
What is the most famous example of Byzantine architecture?
Hagia Sophia
Narrative scenes from the lives of Christ and The Virgin Mary were placed around Byzantine churches according to what order?
Theological significance
Who granted permission for women to buy and own land?
Emperor Justinian