6.1 Byzantine Empire Flashcards
Codex Justinianus (Justinian’s Law Code) –
a collection and summary of Roman law
culminate [KUHL-muh-neyt]
to reach the highest point, summit, or highest development
plague [pleyg]
a disease caused by bacteria that is passed from person to person
sack
to destroy or take most everything of value
schism [SKIZ-uhm]
a division or separation into two parts
What happened to the Roman Empire after the fall of Rome in 476?
It continued to exist for almost 1,000 years as the Byzantine Empire.
Select THREE facts about Justinian.
He built the Hagia Sophia (Church of the Holy Wisdom of God) in Constantinople.
He simplified and reorganized Roman law.
He worked to recover Roman territories lost to Germanic invaders.
Why is the Codex Justinianus important today?
It is the foundation for many legal systems in Europe.
Select TWO facts about the relationship between Constantinople and Christianity.
After Rome fell, the bishop of Constantinople became the most powerful leader.
The Eastern Orthodox Church developed from the church in Constantinople.
What happened during the Great Schism of 1054?
The schism resulted in two separate churches: the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church.
The Eastern Orthodox Church has ___, or head bishops.
patriarchs
The _______ leads the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Holy Synod
What was the consequence of the Battle of Manzikert in 1071?
European Christians responded with a military effort known as the First Crusade.
