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Busby-Chapter 11
Byzantine Empire
Question | Answer |
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hippodrome | An ancient Greek stadium used for horse and chariot racing |
Justinian | Emperor of the Byzantine Empire that was responsible for the justinian code of laws for Rome. |
Theodora | Wife of Emperor Justinian that became his most trusted advisor. |
cathedral | large important Christian Church, an example was the Eastern Orthodox cathedral of Hagia Sophia. |
icon | a religious image |
Justinian Code | Laws of the Ancient Romans collected by Byzantine scholars and organized into a code of laws for the Byzantine Empire under Emperor Justinian. |
pilgrimage | a journey to a place of religious importance. |
caravan | a group of people and animals traveling together. |
mosque | A Muslim place of worship. |
Islam | The monotheistic religion revealed to and based on the teachings of the prophet Muhammad. |
Quran | The holy book of Islam. |
Muslim | A believer in Islam. |
caliph | a successor to the prophet Muhammad. |
Ibn Battuta | (c. 1304-1368) Great traveler and historian of the Islamic world. |
astrolabe | An instrument used by navigators to determine latitude. |