Post Classical Era: Civilization in Eastern Europe- Byzantium & Orthodox Europe

Post Classical Era: Civilization in Eastern Europe- Byzantium & Orthodox Europe

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Andrus AP World History Ch 9 Reading Study Guide #1 P. 194-201

1. According to legend, why did Russian King Vladimir choose Orthodox Christianity for his kingdom?

2. Where did the Byzantine Empire spread its cultural and political influence?

(Timeline P. 196)

3. When did Justinian rule? ______4. When did Russia convert to Christianity?______

5. When did Yaroslav “the wise” rule?______6. What happened to Christianity in 1054?______

7. In what year did Constantinople finally fall?

8. What territories comprised the Eastern Roman Empire?

9. What were three of Justinian’s accomplishments?

10. How did his wife Theodora figure in the success of his rule?

11. How did his general Belisarius figure in the success of his rule?

12. What is Greek Fire?

13. Describe the rivalry between Zoe and Theodora (a much later one NOT Justinian’s wife).

14. How was The Byzantine Empire similar to China in the selection of government officials?

Read: Visualizing the Past- Women & Power in Byzantium.

15. What evidence does this mosaic provide about the political relationship between Zoe & her husband?

16. What does it suggest about the relationship between church & state in Byzantium?

17. What were some of the luxury items produced in the Byzantine Empire?

18. What was the only other major civilization capable of rivaling these Byzantine products?