Christianity and Byzantine Empire: Rome to the Great Schism Flashcards | Quizlet

Where did Jesus live and teach?

Judea

What is a martyr?

A person who dies for their religious beliefs.

Who was Diocletian?

Roman emperor who divided the empire into four parts and persecuted Christians.

What is the role of a bishop?

A church leader who guides priests and churches in an area.

Who was Justinian?

Byzantine emperor who tried to reunite the Roman Empire and created Justinian's Code.

What are icons?

Religious images used in Eastern Orthodox Christianity.

Who was Paul?

An early Christian missionary who spread Christianity and wrote letters in the Bible.

What was the Edict of Milan?

A.D. 313; legalized Christianity and allowed free practice of religion.

Who was Constantine?

Roman emperor who supported Christianity and founded Constantinople.

What is an archbishop?

A higher-ranking bishop who leads an important area of the Church.

What were the Nika Riots?

A.D. 532; violent riots in Constantinople against Justinian's rule.

What is a schism?

A split in a religious group, such as the Great Schism in 1054.

Who was Nero?

Roman emperor who blamed Christians for a fire and persecuted them.

What was the Council of Nicaea?

A.D. 325; meeting to settle disagreements about Christian beliefs.

What is the Pentarchy?

The system of five major Christian centers: Rome, Constantinople, Alexandria, Antioch, and Jerusalem.

What is monasticism?

A way of life dedicated to religion, often in monasteries.

Who is a patriarch?

A top leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church.

What is a mosaic?

Artwork made from small pieces of colored glass, stone, or tile.

Why did the Western Roman Empire collapse?

Weak leaders, political instability, economic problems, and invasions.

What caused the Great Schism?

Disagreements over church leadership and religious practices.

How did Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy differ?

Catholics recognized the pope; Orthodox Christians did not.

What was Justinian's Code?

A collection of Roman laws that influenced later legal systems.

Why was the Hagia Sophia important?

A major Byzantine church showing the wealth and power of the empire.

What was the difference between the Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire?

The Byzantine Empire continued after the fall of the Western Roman Empire.

Why did the Byzantine Empire survive after the Western Roman Empire fell?

Strong capital, wealthy trade, effective government, and strong defenses.