Places/DOCS/EVENTS Flashcards
Byzantium
An ancient Greek city later renamed Constantinople, serving as the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire and, subsequently, the Byzantine Empire.
Constantinople
The capital city of the Byzantine Empire, located on the easternmost tip of Europe, now known as Istanbul, Turkey. 4th cen
Lindisfarne
An island off the northeast coast of England, known for the Lindisfarne Gospels and as the site of a significant Viking raid in 8th CEN.
Marchfield
A term used to describe a designated area or field where military exercises or battles took place during the Middle Ages.
Monte Cassino
A hilltop abbey located in Italy, renowned for its association with the Benedictine Order and the Battle of Monte Cassino during World War II.
San Vitale, Ravenna
An early Christian church in Ravenna, Italy, known for its intricate mosaics made in the 6th century Emperor Justinian I and Empress Theodora. Byzantine rule
Vinland
The name given by Norse explorers to the region believed to be part of North America, specifically areas of Canada and the northeastern United States. 11th cen
Wessex
An Anglo-Saxon kingdom in England during the early medieval period, known for its prominence under King Alfred the Great. 6TH CEN
Agreement between Willian and Hugh
Refers to the Treaty of Winchester 12 CEN , which settled the succession dispute between King Stephen and Henry, Duke of Normandy.
Donation of Constantine
A forged Roman imperial decree from the 8th century, claiming that Emperor Constantine had transferred authority over Rome and the Western Roman Empire to the Pope.
Ecclesiastical History of the English People
A historical work written by Bede, documenting the conversion of the Anglo-Saxons to Christianity and other events in early English history.
Edict of Milan
A proclamation issued in 4TH CE by Emperor Constantine and Licinius, granting religious toleration and ending the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire.
Edict of Thessalonica
An edict issued in LATE 4th CEN by Emperor Theodosius I, making Nicene Christianity the official state religion of the Roman Empire.
Strasbourg Oaths
A set of promises or oaths sworn by Charles the Bald and Louis the German, grandsons of Charlemagne, in 9th CE, leading to the division of the Carolingian Empire.
Synod of Whitby
A council held in 7th cen in Whitby, England, to resolve the dating of Easter and other differences between the Celtic and Roman Christian traditions.
Battle of Adrianople
A significant battle fought in 4th cen between the Eastern Roman Empire and the Visigoths, resulting in a major Roman defeat and the death of Emperor Valens.
Battle of Lechfeld
A battle fought in 1OTH CEN between the Holy Roman Empire and the Magyars (Hungarians), resulting in a decisive victory for the Holy Roman Empire.
Battle of Milvian Bridge
A battle fought in 4th cen between the Roman Emperors Constantine I and Maxentius, leading to Constantine’s victory and his subsequent conversion to Christianity.
Council of Nicaea
An ecumenical council of Christian bishops held in 4th cen in Nicaea, which produced the Nicene Creed and addressed theological disputes.
Crisis of the Third Century
A period of political, military, and economic instability in the Roman Empire from 235 to 284 CE.
The Danelaw
The area of England under Viking rule during the late 9th and 10th centuries, characterized by a mixture of Viking and Anglo-Saxon customs and laws. Peace treaties
Pax Romana
A period of relative peace and stability in the Roman Empire that lasted from 27 BCE to 180 CE.
