Chapter 10: The Byzantine Empire Flashcards
When was the Empire permanently divided into eastern and western portions? What city became the capital of the eastern empire?
395; Constantinople
Who is the first great leader of the Byzantine empire? Who was his wife?
Justinian, the first; empress Theodora
Who is Justinian’s gifted general?
Belisarius
What is the most magnificent church building of the early middle ages in the greatest achievement of the byzantine architecture?
The Cathedral of Hygeia Sofia
What is Justinian’s greatest personal achievement?
The Justinian code
be able to name the invaders of the Byzantine empire
Lombards, Normans, Aivars, Bulgars, Slavs, Persians
What was the Byzantines secret weapon?
Greek fire
Who is responsible for saving Constantinople during the second siege?
Leo the third
what is an abstract, simplified image or picture of Christ, Mary or one of the Saints?
An icon
under whose rule did the iconoclastic Controversy begin?
Leo the third
which father and son let a restoration of Byzantiums power?
Basil, the first and basil the second
when was the battle of manziskirt?
1071
when was the fourth crusade?
1204
which group became a threat to Asia minor?
The Ottomans
When did the byzantine empire come to an end?
1453
