Byzantine Empire
Middle Ages
Crusades
Notable People
Religion
100

The original empire that split, the eastern side became the Byzantine Empire

Roman Empire

100

This class of people worked for nobles and were tied to the manor

Serfs

100

The Crusades were fought mainly between these two religions

Christians and Muslims
100

The Byzantine emperor who created a famous code of laws that influenced the European legal systems

Justinian

100

In 1054, the Christian Church split into two branches. One became the Roman Catholic Church, the other the Eastern Orthodox Church

The Great Schism

200

The most important building that switched between a mosque and church throughout the Crusades

Hagia Sophia
200

Most people in medieval lived in these, working farmland owned by a lord

Manors (will also accept fief)

200

They were launched to gain control of this city

Jerusalem

200

This emperor united much of Western Europe and was crowned "Emperor of the Romans" by the Pope

Charlemagne

200

The Eastern Orthodox Church is led by the patriarchs, this man leads the Catholic Church

The Pope

300
Preserved Roman law through this effective legal system

Justinian's Code

300

These religious communities provided education, preserved books, and cared for the sick by monks

Monasteries

300

Pope Urban II called for the First Crusade in this year

1095 (1096 also works)

300

After the Battle of Hastings in 1066 this man became the king of England

William the Conqueror

300

One major disagreement between Catholics and Orthodox Christians was the use of these images of people

Icons / Iconoclast

400

Imperial rule became more theocratic when Justinian assumed the head of _______ and state

Church

400

This deadly epidemic killed millions in Europe during the 14th system, weakening the feudal system

Black Death/Bubonic Plague

400

One major effect of the Crusades was that they increased this type of exchange between Europe and the Middle East

Trade

400

She was the wife of Justinian, known for her intelligence, political influence, and support of women's rights

Theodora

400

The Eastern Orthodox Church's center was in this city

Constantinople

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