Byzantine Empire Flashcards
Who was Justinian?
An emperor of the Byzantine empire who regained Roman territory and created Justinian’s Code.
What is the Hagia Sophia?
A church built by Justinian
How did the Byzantine help to preserve Greco-Roman culture?
Byzantine students learned about Greek and Latin grammar. Students studied the epics of Homer, learned geometry from Euclid, and history from Herodotus.
What methods did the Byzantines use to hold off their enemies?
They used bribes, diplomacy, political marriages, and military power to keep their enemies away.
Why did Eastern Christians rebel against Emperor Leo III in 730?
He banned the use of icons, that Eastern Christians used in their devotions.
What about Moscow’s location is significant?
It was located near three major rivers: Volga, Dnieper, and the Don. The prince of Moscow could gain control of all of European Russia.
How did Yarloslav’s decision to divide his realm among his sons help cause Kiev’s decline?
The sons fought for the best territories and the kingdom remained divided.
What main demands did the Mongols make on their Russian subjects?
Absolute obedience and massive amounts of tribute, or payment
How did Ivan III lead the Russians to their independence from the Mongols?
He refused to pay the Mongols tribute and faced the Mongol army and the Urga River. However, neither side advanced to fight. After the liberation, czars could openly rule the empire
Why did the Crusades take place?
Christians wanted to drive the Turks out of Anatolia to regain Jerusalem and the Holy Land under Muslim rule.
Why did the Seljuks need to seek religious guidance from the Persian peoples they have conquered?
Seljuks were illiterate and unfamiliar with the traditions of Islam.
How did the death of Malik Shah affect the Seljuk Empire?
The large empire dispersed into smaller kingdoms.
What agreement did Saladin and England’s King Richard I reach about Jerusalem?
Jerusalem belonged to the Muslims, but Western pilgrims could access Christian holy places.
What were the names and characteristics of the four parts of the Justinian Code?
The Code contained 5,000 Roman laws
The Digest summarizes Roman thinkers’ opinions
The Institutes was a textbook for law students
The Novellae consisted of new laws passes after 565
What were some important features of life in Constantinople
The main language was Greek, education was valued, and trade flourished.
