vocab #6

3. alphabet: A writing system derived from the Greek alphabet, developed to translate religious texts into Slavic languages.
6. The official 1054 AD separation of the Christian Church into the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox branches.
8. The eastern branch of Christianity that originated in the Byzantine Empire, characterized by its use of the Greek language and unique theological traditions.
10. Decorative artworks created by inlaying small pieces of colored glass, stone, or tile to form intricate patterns or religious images.
11. A foundational body of Roman civil law collected and organized by order of Emperor Justinian I around 534 AD.
12. A vast, semi-arid grassland in Eurasia that historically served as a vital trade and migration route for nomadic groups.

1. The highest-ranking bishop in the Eastern Orthodox Church, often serving as the leading religious figure in a major city like Constantinople.
2. A masterpiece of Byzantine architecture in Constantinople, originally built as a Christian cathedral by Emperor Justinian I.
4. The title used by Russian emperors, derived from the Latin word "Caesar" to signify supreme imperial authority
5. The strategically located capital of the Byzantine Empire, serving as a major crossroads for trade between Europe and Asia.
7. The Mongol khanate that ruled over Russia and parts of Central Asia during the 13th and 14th centuries.
9. Religious images, often painted on wood, used by Eastern Christians as aids in prayer and spiritual devotion.