Byzantine
What is Hagia Sophia?
A famous Byzantine church, originally built as a cathedral, is now a mosque and a museum.
Who was Charlemagne?
He was crowned emperor of the Romans in the year 800.
What is a fief?
This term refers to a land granted to a vassal by a lord.
What is a dome?
An architectural innovation of the Byzantine Empire is characterized by a dome resting on the pendentives.
What is the Carolingian Empire?
This kingdom was ruled by Charlemagne
What are knights?
This class in feudal society provided military service to lords.
What is Constantinople?
A city founded by Constantine the Great, became the capital of the Byzantine Empire.
What is France?
Charlemagne was a king of this modern day country, known for its historical significance during his reign.
What is feudalism?
The exchange of land for loyalty and protection is known as this
What are Eastern Othrodoxy and Roman Catholicism?
Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism split in 1054 over key differences and seek dialogue today.
What is the Carolingian Renaissance?
Charlemagne promoted this type of education which involved the study of liberal arts.
What are serfs?
The peasants who worked the land in feudal society were often called this.
Who is Justinian I?
This emperor is known for reconquering former Roman territories and codifying Roman law in the 6th century.
What is the Treaty of Verdun?
Charlemagne's empire was divided among his grandsons in his treaty, which took place in 843.
What is a manor?
This was the largest landholding in feudal times, typically owned by a noble.