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Global History

(Byzantine Empire and Spread of Islam)

TermDefinition
Justinian's Code the body of Roman civil law collected and organized by order of the Byzantine emperor, Justinian
Hagia Sophia the cathedral of holy wisdom in Constantinople built by Justinian
Nika Rebellion a riot that took place in Constantinople where the people revolted against Justinian's policies
Patriarch a principle bishop in the eastern branch of christianity
Excommunication the taking away of a persons right of membership in a christian church
Schism a split or division between strongly opposing sides cause by different opinions
Eastern Orthodox Church in the east, led by a patriarch (greek ideas)
Caliph a supreme political and religious ruler in a Muslim government
Sunni-Shi'a Split a disagreement between two branches of Islam over who should be the rightful leader and prophet
Abbasids a dynasty that ruled much of the Muslim empire from 750-1258
Urban Center cultural and power centers in cities which symbolized the strength of the dynasty
House of Wisdom a center of learning established in Baghdad
Calligraphy the art of beautiful handwriting
Religious Toleration a recognition of people's right to hold differing religious beliefs
Sikhs members of a non-violent religious group whose beliefs blend elements of buddhism, hinduism, and sufism
Taj Mahal a beautiful tomb in India, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal
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