The Byzantine Empire Vocabulary Quiz

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A society that developed in the eastern Roman Empire after the fall of the west.

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The largest city and former capital, rebuilt on the site of ancient Byzantium by Constantine I.

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The legal code of ancient Rome, codified under Justinian, the basis of many modern systems of law.

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The art or science of designing and constructing buildings.

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Christian Church and a 6th century masterpiece of Byzantine architecture; “Holy Wisdom”.

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A bridge-like system built to move water from one location to another.

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Byzantine stadium for chariot races and horse shows.

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The philosophical system of Stoics, following the teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher Zeno.

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The official split between the Eastern and Western Christian Churches.

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