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