The Byzantine Empire Flashcards
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Byzantine Empire
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the eastern continuation of the roman empire after the fall of Rome
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Caliph
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a muslim ruler
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Caliphate
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a government led by a muslim political and religious leader
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Constantine
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an emperor of the Roman Empire and FOUNDER OF CONSTANTINOPLE
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Constantinople
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the capital of the eastern roman empire and later of the Byzantine Empire
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Hagia Sophia
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a former Greek Orthodox basilica(church) later an imperial mosque and now a museum
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Icon
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a religious image usually painted on a small wooden panel
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Justinian Code
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A collection and explanation of the Roman laws for use during the Byzantine Empire
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Justinian
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One of the greatest Byzantine Emperor’s
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Schism
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a spilt, particularity in church or religion
