Byzantine Vocab Quiz

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Across
  1. 8. A 60,000 person seated stadium used for entertainment and emperor speeches.
  2. 10. A new system which worked to better promote participation amongst common people.
  3. 11. Most significant Byzantine emperor who improved the empire’s government, safety, and construction projects.
  4. 12. mortar is mixed with … to create a flexible binder holding walls together
  5. 13. A series of three massive protective barriers, built to keep invaders out of the Byzantine capital
Down
  1. 1. The church of Holy…
  2. 2. Sophia A massive church which is considered a masterpiece, symbolizing Byzantine power and wealth.
  3. 3. A place where trade routes intersect one another
  4. 4. A favorite Byzantine sport, similar to F1 racing today
  5. 5. A series of wars fought between European Christians and Muslim armies over control of Jerusalem and other holy cities.
  6. 6. a most trusted advisor who crafted laws improving women’s rights and strengthened the military.
  7. 7. The capital city of the Byzantine Empire, safe from barbarian invasions.
  8. 9. A piece of land that is surrounded by water on at least 3 sides.