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WHI.8 (2015)
Byzantine Empire
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Byzantine Empire | the Eastern Roman Empire from 300 - 1000 A.D |
| Constantinople | capital of the Byzantine Empire because it was a major trade crossroads and was easily protecte by water on 3 sides |
| peninsula | a landmass boarded by water on three sides |
| Emperor Justinian | ruler of Byzantine Empire that expanded territory and trade |
| Justinian Code | a code of laws that became the basis of many laws in Western Europe |
| Bubonic plague | a widespread disease which lead to the deline of the Byzatine Empire |
| Greek Orthodox Christianity | a division of the Christian church based in Byzantine Empire. |
| Icon | a religions image |
| liturgy | religious duties performed by priests |
| celibacy | practice of priest not marrying or having sexual relations |
| Cyrillic alphabet | written form of Slavic languages using the Greek alphabet (Slavic= Eastern Europe) |