Learning Contract Crossword

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  1. 3. The formal, permanent break in communion between the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church, rooted in centuries of cultural, political, and theological conflict
  2. 4. Vast, dry, and largely treeless grassland plain, typically characterized by short grasses and a semi-arid, temperate climate
  3. 5. The capital of the Byzantine Empire and a huge hub for trade.
  4. 10. A picture or pattern produced by arranging together small colored pieces of hard material, such as stone, tile, or glass
  5. 11. Collections of laws and legal interpretations developed under the sponsorship of the Byzantine emperor Justinian I
  6. 12. Writing system developed in the 9th century for Slavic-speaking Eastern Orthodox Christians
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  1. 1. A branch of Eastern Orthodox Christianity that traces its roots directly to the Apostles and early church fathers
  2. 2. The title for the emperor or king of Russia.
  3. 6. The top leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
  4. 7. A premier masterpiece of Byzantine architecture
  5. 8. Sacred, stylized images of Christ, the Virgin Mary, saints, or biblical scenes
  6. 9. Mongol invaders who ruled over Russia for a long time.