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The Byzantine Empire

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T/F: Rivers linked early Russians to the advanced Byzantine world true
What was Justinian's greatest achievement? Creating a code of law called Justinians Code
What did the Eastern Roman Empire become known as? Byzantium
Who had the greatest impact on connecting the rus with Byzantine culture? Prince Vladimir of Kiev
Who was the young Mongolian leader who took the title "World Emperor"? Genghis Khan
What was the greatest monument Justinian ever builta The Higia Sophia
What id the literal meaning of Higia Sophia? Holy Wisdom
What were religious images used by eastern Christian in their devotions called? icons
When the pope casts an official out of the church it is called excommunication
Why did the Byzantine empire weaken? Bubonic plague and constant invasions
What wasthe capital of the Byzantine Empire? Constantinople
What was Justinian's main goal to reclaim ancient Rome
T/F: The Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church practiced the same beliefs false
What were two differences between the two churches? language barrier; Eastern Orthodox spoke Greek and Roman Catholic spoke Latin- Eastern church banned icons and Roman church encouraged the usage of icons.
T/F: The slavic alphabet is written in something called the Methodius alphabet false: the Cyrillic alphabet
What was the nickname given to Ivan the Great's grandson? Ivan the Terrible
What legacy did Ivan the Terrible leave? land full of rebellion, dictatorship
What group of Vikings did Prince Vladimir of Kiev marry into? the Rus
What empire rose in Anatolia? The Turkish Empire
What was the Abbasids capital? Baghdad
In the tenth century, what religion did Turks start converting into? Islam
At what battle did Turkish forces crush Byzantine defenders? The battle of Manzikert
Who was the founder of the Seljuk Dynasty? Toghril Beg
What is a vizier? A prime minister
Who did the Seljuks get strong support from The Persians
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