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Byzantine Empire Flashcards
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- 1AutocratSole ruler with complete authority
- 2IconsHoly images of Christ, Mary, or a saint venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church
- 3Great SchismThe Official split between the Roman Catholic and Byzantine Churches that occurred in 1054
- 4ConstantinopleThe capital of the Byzantine Empire, great center for trade, and strong defense/ good protection
- 5JustinianDetermined to revive ancient Rome by recovering lands that had been overrun by invaders
- 6Justinian's CodeThis massive collection included laws passed by Roman assemblies and decreed by Roman emperors, as well as the legal writings of Roman judges and handbook for students
- 7TheodoraA shrewd politician, she served as advisor and co-ruler to Justinian and even pursued her own policies.
- 8PatriarchIn the Roman and Byzantine churches, is highest Church official.
- 9Hagia SophiaA church in Constantinople; means 'Holy Wisdom'. Beautifully built and glowing on the inside and out. Has been the home to two different religions (Eastern Orthodox and Moss).
- 10Byzantine EmpireStrong empire that flourished in trade, had a strong military, and was the strongest empire for many centuries.
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- 10th grade World History Flashcards on Byzantine Empire Flashcards, created by nreilly on 18/10/2015.
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