Chapter 6 Vocabulary

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What was the Byzantine Empire known as after the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

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The Eastern Roman Empire

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What was Constantine's name for Constantinople?

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New Rome

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What was the Nika Revolt?

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A popular uprising crushed by Justinian early in his reign

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What was the significance of the Nika Revolt in Justinian's reign?

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It was the turning point of his reign

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What is the Justinian Code?

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A systematic arrangement of laws that clarified Roman legal principles.

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What is considered the finest example of Byzantine architecture?

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Hagia Sophia

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Who built the Hagia Sophia?

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Justinian

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What is the Eastern Orthodox Church made up of?

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Various national churches that refused to recognize the Church of Rome’s claim of control

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What is an icon?

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A painted image of Christ or a saint

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What does it mean to excommunicate someone?

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To punish an individual by depriving him of the sacraments and excluding him from the fellowship of the church