Unit 1: Byzantine Empire Vocabulary

3. A ruler who holds absolute power and authority over a state or organization.
5. A Roman Emperor who expanded Christianity and the founding of the capital Constantinople.
7. The wife of Emperor Justinian I, known for her political influence and advocacy for women's rights.
12. Originally built as a cathedral, this was a marvel of architecture, it was later converted into a mosque, and now a museum.
13. A split or division between groups, often in a religious context, resulting from differing beliefs or practices.
14. The eastern roman empire that thrived after the fall of Western Rome.
15. Describes an empire or emperor, often suggesting authority and importance.
17. The division between the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church that occurred in 1054.

1. An art form of assembling small pieces of colored glass, stone to make images or patterns
2. A branch of Christianity that developed in the Eastern Roman Empire, characterized by its traditions and liturgical practices.
4. The capital city of the Byzantine Empire, known for its strategic location and cultural significance.
6. People sent to promote and spread a religious faith through teaching and conversion efforts.
8. The highest-ranking bishop in the Eastern Orthodox Christian Church
9. A set of laws developed under the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I.
10. a group of ethnicities in Eastern Europe and parts of Asia who share linguistic and cultural ties.
11. Relating to armed forces or warfare, often involving strategies, tactics, and organization for defense or combat.
16. A widespread transmission of contagious disease characterized by high death rates and significant population losses
18. A people who serve religious duties, typically within a particular faith.
19. A religious image used to idolize a divine figure, often used in Eastern Orthodox Christianity.