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