Byzantine Empire
The capital of the Byzantine Empire
What is Constantinople?
What language was predominantly spoken in the Byzantine Empire?
What is Greek?
Empress Theodora's occupation before become Justinian's wife
What is actress?
Which construction was recognized as the most magnificent church in the Christian world during this era?
What is the Hagia Sophia?
The Varangians (Rus’) who settled Novgorod and Kiev were of what origin?
Who are vikings?
The geographical features made the Byzantine Empire strategically advantageous
What is a peninsula?
the significance and nature of Justinian’s legal code
What is a reference guide?
The quote "May I never be separated from this purple..." is attributed to whom during the Nika Revolt?
Who is Empress Theodora?
What were the two branches of Christianity that emerged after the Great Schism?
What are Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic?
After learning of Constantinople, what religious choice did Vladimir the Great make for his people?
What is Eastern Christianity?
did NOT contribute to the downfall of the Byzantine Empire
Who are Vandals?
Emperor Justinian was considered unusual
What is giving political power to his wife.
During Justinian's reign (527-565), what were his main objectives for the Byzantine Empire?
What is revive the roman empire?
divide in the Christian religion based on emerging opinions regarding church leader, location, language, and lifestyle of priests
What is the Great Schism?
After the fall of Kiev, which city eventually became the center of power in Russia?
What is Moscow?
Constantinople's name after being conquered by sultan Metmet
What is Istanbul?
was used to propped a shaky Byzantine empire
What is diplomacy
What significant event affected Emperor Justinian’s reign?
What is the Plague?
Which of the following head of church support the use of religious Icons.
Who is the pope?
Kievan Rus was conquered by what group
Who are the Mongols Golden Horde?
Scholars from the former Byzantine Empire flee to Italy and start what movement
What is the Renaissance?
What specific measure protected the city of Constantinople from flooding?
What is the Sea Wall?
In the chariot races, Who attended with Emperor Justinian and his wife?
Who are Rivals