Chapter 11 Assessment

Most famous of Byzantine architecture,is considered one of the most perfect buildings

Russian founder of the Bolsheviks and leader of the Russian Revolution and first head of USSR

 Most powerful woman in Byzantine history, she passed laws and advised her husband, Justinian

Invaders of Europe that came from Scandinavia

Byzantine emperor noted for building including Hagia Sofia, as well as a new legal code

organized under Justinian of Byzantine; many other countries used it as a guide of law

The official name for the Mongolian empire over Russia.

A bacterial disease of fleas that can be transmitted by flea bites to rodents and humans

the written history of the early Slavic people that combines legends and facts

Divided Kiev among his 3 sons, which led to the downfall of Kiev at the hands of the Mongols.

prince and military hero told his fellow princes to cooperate with the Mongols and pay tribute.

An ancient Greek stadium used for horse and chariot racing

The first ruler of Russia. He breaks away from the mongols and establishes the Russian Empire.

A people from the north in relation to the Byzantine empire and the Black Sea

A male monarch or emperor (especially of Russia prior to 1917)

nomadic people under the leadership of Genghis Khan created empire extends from China 2 Persia.

An alphabet derived from the Greek alphabet and used for writing Slavic languages

The first ruler of Russia. He breaks away from the mongols and establishes the Russian Empire

A prime minister in a Muslim kingdom or empire

exclusion from participation in the sacramental life of the Church

A painting of Christ or another holy figure, used as an aid to devotion in Eastern Churches.

A Mongolian general and emperor known for his military leadership and great cruelty. 

A principal bishop in the eastern branch of Christianity

Seljuk sultan who built a great empire and took pride in supporting Persian artists, architects

organized under Justinian of Byzantine; many other countries used it as a guide of law