Fall of Rome & Byzantine Empire
What event marks the beginning of the Middle Ages?
Fall of Western Roman Empire
What region of Europe did the early Slavs occupy?
Eastern Europe
What Germanic kingdom is Charlemagne from?
Kingdom of the Franks
What are monasteries?
Communities of monks/nuns
What is the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
Constantinople
What civilization is the Byzantine Empire an extension of?
Rome
What three rivers run through the Eastern European heartland?
Dnieper, Don, Volga
What does the name “Franks” mean?
Ferocious
How did monasteries help spread Christianity?
Preserved knowledge, taught, sent missionaries
What city is the capital of Kievan Rus?
Kiev
What does Hagia Sophia mean in English?
Holy Wisdom
What name is given to the Vikings that Russia is named after?
Rus
Which Pope crowned Charlemagne?
Pope Leo III
What Pope had a strong friendship with Charlemagne?
Pope Adrian I
What nickname did the Russians give their Mongol rulers?
Tar Tars
What weapon did Mehmed II use to break through Constantinople’s walls?
Cannons
What was the critical mistake King Yaroslav made before his death?
Divided realm among sons
On what holiday was Charlemagne crowned Holy Roman Emperor?
Christmas Day, 800 AD
What specific Christian branch did the Byzantine Empire practice?
Eastern Orthodox Christianity
What Pagan god did the Slavs worship as their chief deity?
Perun
Name all four works of Justinian’s Code.
Code, Digest, Institutes, Novellae
What major threat invaded Kievan Rus and controlled them until 1480?
Mongols (Golden Horde)
What did the crowning of Charlemagne signify in politics?
Unity of church & state/a greater political influence of the Catholic Church
What alphabet was created to spread Christianity to the Slavs?
Cyrillic
Who in Mr. Burtis’ life is directly related to King Rurik of Kiev?
Burtis' Best Friend and College Roommate