Emperors and Rulers
He dedicated the "New Rome" in 330, though it became known as Constantinople.
Who is Constantine?
This massive church, meaning "Holy Wisdom," is the finest example of Byzantine architecture.
What is the Hagia Sophia?
The "secret weapon," an explosive liquid that burned on water, used to defend Constantinople.
What is Greek Fire
Byzantine art created these beautiful patterns and pictures by inlaying tiny pieces of glass or stone in wet plaster.
What are mosaics
This emperor ruled during the first great period of Byzantine history and sought to restore the Roman Empire's greatness.
Who is Justinian?
In 1054, the Pope sent representatives to Constantinople to do this to the Patriarch, sparking the Great Schism.
What is excommunicate him?
In 1204, Constantinople was shocked when it was sacked and looted by "holy" warriors from this group.
Who are the Crusaders?
The Byzantine civilization was a blend of Near Eastern culture and the heritage of this ancient civilization.
What is Ancient Greece/Rome
A former actress and powerful empress whose advice saved her husband's throne during the Nika Revolt.
Who is Theodora
These painted images of Christ and saints were controversial; Emperor Leo III once ordered their destruction.
What are icons?
The empire officially ended in 1453 when this group blasted through the walls with cannons.
Who are the Ottoman Turks?
A systematic arrangement of laws that clarified Roman legal principles and preserved the legal heritage.
What is the Justinian Code?
Known as the "Bulgar Slayer," this emperor revived Byzantine power and crushed the Bulgarians in the Balkans.
Who is Basil II
Two missionary brothers who developed a written language for the Slavic people to spread Orthodoxy.
Who are Cyril and Methodius?
This commercial rival city in Italy hired Crusaders to destroy Constantinople to eliminate trade competition.
What is Venice
Icons often lack these to signify that the subject is spiritual and not material or earthly.
What are shadows
This emperor finally banned the use of icons again in 813, reviving the practice of iconoclasm.
Who is Leo V
Two missionary brothers who developed a written language for the Slavic people to spread Orthodoxy.
Who are parish priests
In 1071, the Byzantine army was annihilated by the Seljuk Turks at this critical battle.
What is the Battle of Manzikert?
This government intelligence service collected information on neighboring enemies.
What is the "Office of the Barbarians"