World History and Geography: The Byzantine Empire and Emerging Europe

Flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to the Byzantine Empire and the emergence of Europe.

infectious disease

A disease caused by pathogenic microorganisms, which can be spread directly or indirectly from one person to another.

laity

Regular church members who are not part of the clergy.

scriptorium

A writing room in medieval monasteries where manuscripts were copied or created.

missi dominici

Messengers of the lord king, often tasked with overseeing local administration.

persecution

Harassing or mistreating individuals based on their beliefs or identity.

patriarch

Head of the Eastern Orthodox Church, similar in role to the pope in Roman Catholicism.

plague

An infectious disease, often referring specifically to the bubonic plague that impacted Europe.

ordeal

A type of trial in which the guilt or innocence of the accused is determined by a physical test.

pope

Successor to Peter, the Bishop of Rome, and the leader of the Roman Catholic Church.

Constantinople

Capital of the Eastern Roman Empire, which was formerly known as Byzantium.

Romulus Augustulus

Deposed emperor of the Western Roman Empire, often considered the last Roman emperor.

Charlemagne

A king of the Franks who became emperor of the Romans, merging Roman, Christian, and German elements in his reign.

Justinian

Byzantine emperor known for codifying Roman law.

Clovis

Frankish king who converted to Christianity and established the Frankish kingdom.

Gregory the Great

Pope who strengthened the papacy and laid the groundwork for its political power.

Theodosius the Great

Emperor who made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire.