Deck 7 Flashcards
Hippodrome
an arena used for chariot racing throughout the Byzantine period
Circus Factions
blue versus green
teams of the Hippodrome
Monoenergism
early medieval Christian theology, representing the belief that Christ had only one “energy”
Monotheletism
Christ as having only one will
Heraclius
Eastern Roman emperor from 610 to 641.
he and his father led a revolt against the unpopular usurper Phocas.
Hraclius’ reign was marked by several military campaigns
Sasanian Persia
neiporing empire to rome, and went to war against rome
Zoroastrianism
theology includes foremost the importance of following the Threefold Path of Asha revolving around Good Thoughts, Good Words, and Good Deeds.
heavy emphasis on spreading happiness, mostly through charity, and respecting the spiritual equality and duty of both men and women.
King of Kings
shāh, Old Persian Khshayathiya, title of the kings of Iran, or Persia.
Jerusalem (its history in the seventh century)
conqured by islamic forces
Arabia