_________, a converted Christian, named Christianity the official religion of the Roman empire

The purpose of the this type of church was to shelter worshippers instead of gods

Constantinople stood on the site of an old Greek town called Byzantium which is known today as________

Architecture that spread throughout Europe but governed by classical traditions

Large, separate buildings usually octagonal in plan and connected to the cathedral by the atrium

Used 3 times a year: Easter, Pentecost, Epiphany

Served as civic monuments, symbols of power, watch towers

Underwent Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Muslim and Norman rule

Below are Byzantine influences except:

Below are Muslim influences except:

“Leaning Tower of Pisa”

Pisa Cathedral forms one of most famous building groups in the world which includes :

He is a Frankish Carolingian king, was barbarian Europe’s most effective ruler. He built his palace in Aachen, based on Byzantine palace and chapel in Constantinople

Erected by Constantine near the site of St. Peter's martyrdom

It is where the Pope presides many liturgies all year round.

The Circus of Nero was torn down to erect it

The covered walk of an atrium or cloister

Any of the longitudinal divisions of a church, separated from the nave by a row of columns or piers

The portico before the nave appropriated to penitents

The central part of a church, extending from the narthex to the choir and flanked by aisles

Also called communion table

A semicircular or polygonal projection of a building, usually vaulted and at the east end of a church

Also called ciborium. It's an ornamental canopy over the altar.

The forecourt of an early Christian church

A basin for a ritual cleansing of water

The bishop's throne

The sacred place where the principal altar is placed