Geography
Religion/Achievements
Politics & Leaders
Importance
Other
100
After the Roman Empire split and fell, Eastern Empire was named ______________ and thrived. While the Western Empire ______________.
Byzantine Empire
fell apart
100
What religion was split during the Great Schism that occurred in the Byzantine Empire? What was it divided into?
Christianity
Roman Catholic Church, Greek Orthodox Church
100
Who was the greatest leader in the Byzantine Empire and who was his wife?
Justinian and Theodora
100
Why is Byzantine/Constantinople important for us today?
protected Greek/Roman culture therefore we are able to see that culture today
100
Where is the culture of the Byzantine Empire most seen today (mostly Orthodox Christianity)?
Russia
200
The capital of the Byzantine empire was ___________________.
Constantinople
200
Why did the Great Schism occur?
the debate of who would be in charge of the church - the Roman pope or someone closer to Constantinople (pope vs patriarch)
200
What did Justinian do for the empire?
Examples: Justinian Code, gained back land from the West, created aqueducts, expanded trade
200
What religion did Western Europe hold strong?
Christianity
200
What were the Germanic tribes constantly doing to Western Europe?
invading
300
How did geography help the Byzantine Empire thrive?
examples: water protected, isolated, far away from things
300
What was the name of the church built in Constantinople and used as a mosque today?
Hagia Sophia
300
What did Theodora do for Byzantine Empire?
Examples: met with leaders, created laws to help women, told Justinian not to back down from protests, passed laws
300
Why was the Justinian code important?
based on the Roman 12 tables, used for 900 years, influenced law later on
300
What was the time period in Western Empire when things were going horribly for them?
Dark Ages
400
Due to being constantly ____________, Western Europe was split into many mini ____________________.
invaded
kingdoms
400
What is feudalism and where did feudalism occur?
A system that the Franks used - a self-sufficient system where the social classes did things for the other.
The Manor
400
What did Clovis do for the Franks (Western Europe)?
United the Franks
Used Christianity to control
Used cruelty and strength to rule
400
Why was feudalism needed?
No central government so it created structure
400
Define Icons and Mosaics
Icons - Paintings or depictions of holy figures used by religions or churches to aid in worship
Mosaics - art made up of small colored glass, stone, or painted material
500
Who ended up taking over Constantinople?
Ottoman Turks - group of Muslims
500
What did leaders use in Western Europe (the Franks) in order to gain control of small territories?
Religion (Christianity)
500
What did Charlemagne do for the Franks (Western Europe)?
worked with the Pope and used Christianity to control
built roads, churches, schools
gave land to his nobles
spread Christianity
500
How is the Great Schism important today?
both religions are still used today
500
Illustrate the Feudalism triangle in order
