BROOKLYN NINE NINE CHAPTER NINE TEST THURSDAY

Eastern half of Roman Empire following collapse of western half of old empire; retained Mediterranean culture, particularly Greek; later lost Palestine, Syria, and Egypt to Islam; capital at Constaninople. (p. 109) 

New church constructed in Constantinople during reign of Justinian. (p. 197) 

(c. 505-565) One of Justinian’s most important military commanders during period of reconquest of western Europe; commanded in north Africa and Italy. (p. 197) 

Images of religious figures that became objects of veneration within Christianity of the Byzantine Empire; particularly prevalent in Eastern monasticism. (p. 205) 

Legendary Scandinavian, regarded as founder of the first kingdom of Russia based in Kiev in 855 CE. (p. 204) 

(978-1054) Last of great Kievan monarchs; issued legal codification based on formal codes developed in Byzantium. (p. 204) 

Peninsula of the Balkans that Constantinople was responsible for. 

A somber, autocratic, and (described as by some) foolish emperor of the Byzantine from 533 CE to 565. Took part in rebuilding Constantinople and making the Roman legal code. His westward ambitions weakened the empire and resulted in his death. 

Byzantine weapon consisting of mixture of chemicals that ignited when exposed to water; utilized to drive back the Arab fleets that attacked Constantinople. (p. 199) 

A belief that there shouldn’t be any religious monuments, pictures, or sacred images because they are seen as a way of idolatry.