Byzantine Vocab Quiz

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