Byzantine Empire and Russia Flashcards
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What was the Byzantine Empire formed from?
The Eastern portion of the Roman Empire after the Roman Empire fell.
What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
Constantinople.
How long did the Byzantine Empire last?
From 330 to 1453 CE.
Who was the emperor during the peak of the Byzantine Empire’s culture and wealth?
Emperor Justinian.
What is Justinian’s Code?
A codification of Roman law that provides a basis for law for Western Europe.
What was one of Justinian’s main architectural accomplishments?
Hagia Sophia.
What does ‘Hagia Sophia’ translate to?
Holy Wisdom.
What significant cultural influence did Christianity have during Justinian’s reign?
Stronger than Greek and Roman styles.
What are mosaics?
Art using ceramic or glass pieces.
What led to the division of the Christian Church?
Cultural and political differences between Eastern and Western Roman Empires.
What was the final straw in the split between East and West churches?
The issue of icons.
Who ended the use of icons in church in 726 CE?
Byzantine Emperor Leo III.
What were followers of Leo III who opposed icons called?
Iconoclasts.
What significant event occurred as a result of the Pope’s reaction to Leo III’s decision?
Leo III was excommunicated.
What major schism occurred in 1054?
The Great Schism.
What are the two branches of Christianity that emerged from the schism?
Eastern Orthodox Church and Roman Catholic Church.
Where was Roman Catholicism centered?
Rome.
Where was Eastern Orthodox Christianity centered?
Constantinople.
What language was used in Roman Catholic services?
Latin.
What language was used in Eastern Orthodox services?
Greek.
How did Byzantine culture influence Eastern Europe and Russia?
Through religion, culture, and trade.
What alphabet did St. Cyril develop for Slavic languages?
Cyrillic alphabet.
True or False: Priests in the Eastern Orthodox Church were required to be celibate.
False.
Fill in the blank: The Byzantine Empire provided ______ advantages due to its location.
[economic, political, and military]
