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