25 Byzantine Empire, Great Schism, & Early Russia

Which of the following people had a direct influence on Justinian's rule?

Theodora

Which branch of Christianity did the Byzantine Empire primarily follow?

Orthodox

Literally translated, Hagia Sophia means

Holy Wisdom

What place did Orthodox missionaries from the Byzantine Empire influence and provide religious guidance?

Russia

Which of the following was the main reason that Russia was isolated from most other European nations?

they were under Mongol rule

What happened to Christianity in 1054?

it split into 2 branches

One thing Christians in the east and Christians in the west disagreed about was

leadership in the church

Which of the following is NOT true about the Hippodrome? It was…

the center of governmental offices

Which Russian city was a major trade city between the Baltic and Black Seas?

Kiev

Which Russian rule was successful in liberating Russia from Mongol rule?

Ivan III

What did the Eastern Roman Empire become after the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

Byzantine Empire

Which of the following did the Byzantine Empire preserve & incorporate into their own society?

Greco-Roman culture

True or False: The Catholic Church was located in the west.

True

Which alphabet did Byzantine missionaries introduce in Russia that helped translate religious writings for Slavic people in Russia?

Cyrillic

What did the church in the east ban because they felt like it led to idolatry/idol worship?

icons

Which of the following is a legacy of Justinian's Code?

became an example for future legal systems

Germanic tribes attacked which of the following regions?

Western Rome

Which Russian leader converted Russia to Christianity & had all citizens baptized in the Dneiper River?

Vladimir

Which city served as the capital of the Byzantine Empire and was a center of learning and trade?

Constantinople

Which of the following was not a key city in Russia's development?

Istanbul

What city replaced Novgorod as the capital of early Russia?

Kiev

What was one major reason for the success of the city of Kiev?

trade

Which is true about leaders in the Byzantine Empire and early Russia?

leaders had religious & political power

Which group conquered the capital of the Byzantine Empire?

Ottoman Turks