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Byzantine Empire
Eastern portion of the Roman Empire which survived beyond the collapse of
the Roman Empire with its capital at Constantinople; retained Mediterranean
culture, particularly
Greek; eventually taken over by the Ottomans (500ce to 1453ce)
Justinian I
6th century Byzantine emperor: he failed to reconquer the western portions of
the
empire; but he was known for rebuilding Constantinople and codifying
Roman law into the Justinian code.
Crusades
Armed pilgrimages to the Holy Land by Christians determined to reconquer
Jerusalem
from Muslim rule. Brought an end to western Europe's centuries of intellectual
and cultural isolation.
Vikings
A group of seafarers from Scandinavia that colonized and raided parts of
Europe from about 793 to 1066.
Graded Answers Latest Updated 2026
Byzantine Empire
Eastern portion of the Roman Empire which survived beyond the collapse of
the Roman Empire with its capital at Constantinople; retained Mediterranean
culture, particularly
Greek; eventually taken over by the Ottomans (500ce to 1453ce)
Justinian I
6th century Byzantine emperor: he failed to reconquer the western portions of
the
empire; but he was known for rebuilding Constantinople and codifying
Roman law into the Justinian code.
Crusades
Armed pilgrimages to the Holy Land by Christians determined to reconquer
Jerusalem
from Muslim rule. Brought an end to western Europe's centuries of intellectual
and cultural isolation.
Vikings
A group of seafarers from Scandinavia that colonized and raided parts of
Europe from about 793 to 1066.
