4.1-4.2 Vocab Flashcard Review

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Powerful Frankish ruler (768-814) who built a vast empire and spread Christianity in Europe.

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Charlemagne

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First capital of Rus?

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Kiev

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Christianity in Russia originated in...

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Byzantium

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Dynasty of Frankish rulers from 751 to 987?

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Carolingian Dynasty

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Emperor with own law codes and builder of Hagia Sophia.

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Justinian

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Capital of the Byzantine Empire?

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Constantinople

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What is an icon?

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A religious image.

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Best known of the Carolingian House; 1st Holy Roman Emperor

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Charlamagne

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Byzantine emperor known for codifying laws, reconquering Roman territories, and expanding trade.

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Justinian

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St. Cyril adopted the Greek alphabet for Slavic languages, creating this alphabet.

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Cyrillic