Byzantine Empire
This emperor created a famous law code that organized old Roman laws into one system.
Who is Justinian?
This major event led to the beginning of the Middle Ages in Europe.
What is the fall of the Western Roman Empire (476 AD)?
This ruler expanded his empire with 50+ campaigns and was crowned Emperor in 800 AD.
Who is Charlemagne?
These armored warriors protected nobles and promised loyalty to their lord.
Who are knights?
This leader stood at the top of the Church hierarchy.
Who is the pope?
Constantine moved the Roman capital to this city in 330 AD
What is Constantinople?
This empire strongly influenced early Russia through religion, art, and trade.
What is the Byzantine Empire?
After Charlemagne’s empire broke apart, Europe turned to this system for protection.
What is feudalism?
These peasants were legally tied to the land and owed labor to the lord.
Who are serfs?
The Church’s legal system, which even kings were expected to obey.
What is canon law?
This enormous church, known for its giant dome, symbolized Byzantine power and beauty.
What is the Hagia Sophia?
These northern traders traveled the rivers of Eastern Europe to trade with the Byzantines.
Who are the Vikings?
Charlemagne encouraged learning and culture, a period sometimes called this “rebirth.”
What is the Carolingian Renaissance?
Feudalism developed in Europe after this empire fell apart
What was Charlemagne’s empire?
Being kicked out of the Church, losing all sacraments, and becoming a “social ghost.”
What is excommunication?
This geographic feature helped protect Constantinople and made it easy to defend.
What is its location on water / a peninsula?
The blending of Slavic and Viking cultures helped form the early foundation of this future nation.
What is Russia?
This Germanic tribe grew powerful in Western Europe and united people under Christianity.
Who are the Franks?
A person who receives land (a fief) in exchange for loyalty and military service.
What is a vassal?
These holy ceremonies, like baptism and marriage, were believed to help Christians reach heaven.
What are sacraments?
The name of Justinian's wife.
Who is Theodora?
This group settled among the Slavs, helping shape the early Russian state.
Who are the Rus’?
This Frankish king converted to Christianity, helping unite his people and gain support from the Church.
Who is Clovis I?
Land given to a vassal by a lord in exchange for loyalty.
What is a fief?
When the Church shuts down all religious ceremonies in an entire kingdom.
What is an interdict?