Byzantine Vocab Quiz - Honors

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