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Byzantine Origins
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Russia and the Mongols
100
this nobleman inherited the empire from his uncle?
Who is Justinian
100
name of the great legal code created by the Byzantine Emperor that lasted 900 yrs?
What is Justinian Code
100
These peoples first inhabited the forests of Russia?
What is Slavs
100
This Russian city replaced Novgorod as the power in Russia and became the capital
What is Kiev
100
The Mongols were led by this feared and brilliant warrior?
What is Genghis Khan
200
This Byzantine general eventually won Rome back for the Byzantine empire?
Who is Belisarius
200
a rebellion that sprang up from fans who wanted Justinian overthrown. Their slogan was "victory"
What is Nika Rebellion
200
These powerful invaders ruled over the Slavs and eventually adopted much of their culture?
What is Vikings
200
This man married off his daughters to European powers to strengthen Russia?
Who is Yaroslav the Wise
200
the official name of the Mongol Empire in Russia?
What is Khanate of the Golden Horde
300
Byzantine people spoke this language?
What is Greek
300
who convinced Justinian to stay during the uprising when he contemplated leaving
Who is Empress Theodora
300
He was the Viking King asked to rule over the Slavs?
Who is Rurik
300
Why did the Kievan state decline after Yaroslav the Wise's rule?
What is divided land up amongst his sons, causing civil war
300
what two things did Mongols demand from their subjects?
What is total obedience and tribute
400
Meaning "holy wisdom," it was the crowing achievement, religiously, of Justinian's reign?
What is Hagia Sophia
400
Part of the Justinian Code that housed more than 5,000 old Roman laws?
What is The Code
400
The first established city by the Vikings in Russia?
What is Novgorod
400
Name a major river in Russia discussed in this section?
What is The Don, Dnieper, and Volga
400
This Russian Prince was known as "Moneybag" and "Grand Prince"
What is Ivan I
500
Why did the Byzantine Church split
What is use of idols in religion
500
Part of the Justinian Code in which new Legislation was passed after 534?
What is The Novellae
500
This man chose Orthodox Christianity as the official state religion?
Who is Vladimir
500
Vladimir's grandmother, who had first converted to Christianity?
What is Princess Olga
500
This Russian prince ruled for 43 yrs and openly challenged Mongol rule, liberating Russia
Who is Ivan III