World Civ. Chapter 8

In the sixth century, the Byzantine emperor Justinian fought the Ostrogoths for control of what territory

How did people of the Byzantine Empire view themselves?

In addition to its strong walls, which of the following protected Constantinople from attacks?

For many centuries, who were the most regular foes of the Byzantines?

Which of the following is true of Justinian's law code?

Which group dominated tenth - century Byzantine society?

What was a gynaeceum?

Prior to becoming a bishop, Ambrose of Milan had received what kind of training?

What important belief did the Arians hold?

What happened to Arius after the Council of Nicaea?

Why did Emperor Theodosius destroy the pagan temples in the late fourth century?

Which of the following allowed the bishops of Rome, or popes, to gain increased power and political authority in central Italy?

On what basis did the bishops of Rome claim authority over other bishops?

What was Saint Jerome's major contribution to the early church?

According to Saint Augustine, what did God transmit through the sacraments?

What order did the Byzantine emperor Leo III give in 730?

What was a consequence of the controversy over icons in the Eastern Christian Church?

What was the original meaning of barbaros, or barbarian?

In early Germanic villages, which of the following indicated a man's wealth and determined his social status?

What was on distinction between wealthy, powerful barbarians and ordinary barbarians of lesser status?

Which of the following outlined the value Germanic tribes ascribed to the worth of individual members?

Barbarians migrated into Roman territory looking for which of the following?

Why did the Huns retreat from Italy in the mid-fifth century?

According to legend, what saint Christianized Ireland?

What country served as an important base for the conversion of Germany and other parts of northern Europe?

Which fifth-century Merovingian leader helped unify the Franks?

Carolingian power over the Franks was solidified by Charles Martel's defeat of which group in 732, at Poitiers?

The coronation of Charlemagne as emperor caused a decisive break between Western Europe and what empire?

Charlemange used missi dominici to connect his central government to which of the following?

What was accomplished by the Treaty of Verdun?