Amateurs
People with little experience
trade deficit
a country imports more than it exports
Inflation
Things become more expensive
Byzantine Empire
Empire that survived after the fall of Rome
cultural diffusion
When culture is spread to other countries peacefully, usually by trade
Architectural features
Domes
straight
a narrow passage that connects two large bodies of water
Greek Fire
a chemical mixture that could burn on water
Commercial centers
Center for trade
Nika Riots
Riots against Justinian
Hagia Sophia
Most important church of the city (Justinian)
Justian code
Collection of laws made under Justians rule
creed
A formal statement of religious belief
icon
religious image
heretical
Against the teachings of the church
Patriarch
Most important church leaders
Bishops
Elected leaders of the church
Pope
leader of the (Roman Catholic) Church
Great Schism
East and west empire split
Catholic
Translated, for the people
orthodox
Translated, following established beliefs
Pagan
A follower of a polytheistic religion
Missionaries
people who work to spread their religious beliefs (faith)
Cyrillic Alphabet
Modern day Slavic languages