Key Terms
Justinian and Theodora
Emperor Constantine
Christianity
Civilization
100
Someone who believes in more than one god.
What is a pagan?
100
He ruled for nearly 40 years, from 527 to 565.
Who is Justinian?
100
He began life as a pagan, but later became this.
What is a Christian?
100
Christians believed that this person was the Messiah, a savior sent by God.
Who is Jesus?
100
A popular art form in the Byzantine Empire, a design made with colored stones and small pieces of glass.
What is a mosaic?
200
A trench filled with water.
What is a moat?
200
Her father was a bear trainer in the circus, and she grew up to become a performer.
Who is Theodora?
200
The name of Constantine's new capital city, it means "city of Constantine."
What is Constantinople?
200
Has authority over all churches in a certain region.
Who is the bishop?
200
Those who spread Byzantine culture and faith to other countries.
Who are missionaries?
300
unlimited authority.
What is absolute power?
300
It was Justinian's dream to do this.
What is restore Rome's lost empire?
300
Unlike pagan old Rome, Constantine's new Christian city was referred to as his "____ Rome"
What is "New Rome?"
300
THey were given authority over the Church from Jesus, then passed their authority down.
Who are the Apostles?
300
The best-known Eastern Orthodox missionaries, known as the "Apostles of the Slavs."
Who are Cyril and Methodius?
400
a holy image, usually a portrait of Jesus or a saint.
What is an icon?
400
It was his greatest gift to the world, a law code which was the foundation for several modern legal systems.
What is Justinian's Code?
400
As emperor, this was Constantine's main goal?
What is to support the growth of the Church?
400
The bishops of Rome, Jerusalem, Alexandria, Antioch, and Constantinople.
Who are the patriarchs?
400
To change ones religion.
What is to convert?
500
handwritten documents
What are manuscripts?
500
It is regarded as one of the world's most beautiful buildings and was apart of Justinian's grand rebuilding program.
What is the Hagia Sophia?
500
The year that Constantine became sole ruler of the Byzantine Empire.
What is 324?
500
He is the father, or head, of the Church.
Who is the pope?
500
The year that the Byzantine Empire Fell.
What is 1453?