McGlaughlin - Constantinople

Define and understand the significance of

1. Bosphorus Strait - Separates Constantinople from Asia

2. Justinian’s Code - Collection of passed laws, legal writings, judge rulings used as a guide for the byzantine empire

3. Hagia Sophia - A huge magnificent cathedral built by Justianan, template for future cathedrals

4. Feudalism - A way of organizing a country that would provide security (King → Nobels, etc.)

5. Manorialism - A self sufficient system where people would grow food. 

6. Fief -  The land

7. Vassal - The person who would serve a lord

8. Lord - Someone who would have power or influence 

9. Serf - Peasants who were TIED to the land

10. Feudal Contract - The exchange of pledges

11. Papal Supremacy - The church and the pope having power over all of europe

12. Excommunication - Getting kicked out of church, being denied of christianity

13. Interdict - A country or town being kicked out of the church

14. Canon Law - The church law

The time period between Rome and the Renaissance is called the Medieval Ages

Byzantine Empire

  How did Constantinople’s location aid it in becoming a rich and powerful city?

It was located on many trade routes

Justinian

Identify his achievements and/or Roman influence in the field of 

Law - Justinian's Code

Architecture - Higha Sophia

Middle Ages

What was the purpose of Feudalism? Stability and Protection

Outline the social hierarchy of a Feudal society.

Kings → Lords → Vassals → Knights → Serfs