Ch 1 Section 1 "The Byzantium: Romes Eastern Empire

Who does this describe? Easy going, polite, caring, stubborn, and listened to others

What event led to the beginning of the decline of the Byzantine Empire.

Why did the Byzantine Empire last so long?

Constantinople was located on this strait.

Prince Igor was from this city. He attacked the Byzantine Empire, but ran into Greek fire.

Another event that led to Byzantine's decline was a split in the Christian church. What is the term for this split.

The Byzantine Empire preserved ancient knowledge from these two ancient civilizations.

Justinian improved the laws and into what is called the "Code of Justinian". What word do we get from this today?

The Bosporus Strait separates these two continents

This was the capital of the western Roman Empire

This is a narrow passage of water that connects two larger bodies of water.

After the schism, the west church was called Roman Catholic church. What was the church in the east called?

These are painting of saints and and holy people.

How much longer did the eastern Byzantine Empire last than the western Roman Empire?

What non Christian group finally takes over Constantinople and ends the Byzantine Empire?

This is the title for the person in charge of the Christian church in Constantinople

Byzantium was Romes ___________ empire