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Greek History Crossword Puzzle

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The most elite senators made up the ___ Consistorium.
The title of all emperors proceeding Heraclius.
A type of salty, white cheese, used on a wide variety of Greek meals.
A popular spice used in the Constantinople cuisine.
The majority of the religious population considered themselves
The people who successfully finished their conquest of Greece in the 15th century.
Keyboard-played musical instrument gifted to the king of the Franks in 757.
What Byzantines called themselves
A well-respected profession for women today but a poorly paid profession in the Byzantine Empire.
Capital city of Byzantium, present day Istanbul.
Famous mathematician who invented the beacon system
Byzantine invention known as "Greek Fire" designed for ships to defend themselves.
The number of centuries the institution of "emperor" lasted in the Byzantine Empire.
Famous omelettes in Byzantine cuisine.
A greek gathering space for dining and communing.
Great monument constructed under Justinian I
Where men and women would go to become devout Christians and devote their lives.
A government-established Byzantine lawmaking body called the ____
A popular Byzantine method of catching seafood
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Another name for the Justinian Code is the Corpus of Civil ___.
A popular string instrument that was used in Byzantine music.
Name of famous Byzantine scholar who provided proof that the earth is a sphere.
A Byzantine invention that allowed grain to be milled from the current of the water.
Owning ___ made people wealthy in the Byzantine Empire.
Popular spice used in Constantinople cuisine.
____ walls constructed between 410-413.
Nickname for ruler Leo I
Architectural installation which makes a dome appear as if it's hanging in the air.
Greek-based word for "crossword."
Astronomer famous for accurately calculating the date of Easter
A popular style of Byzantine poetry
The periods in Byzantine in which the use of icons was opposed by the Orthodox Church
Type of art frequently performed on vaults
A popular present-day eating utensil invented by the Byzantines.
A talented emperor who withstood a four-year Arab siege on Constantinople from 674-678.
The Byzantine country that was invaded by Muslims in 634
A popular architectural detail in Greek structure.
Official language of the Byzantine Empire
The chief legal officer of the Byzantine government who also controlled the state mint.
A Religion that influenced Byzantine art and society.
Royal color reserved only for Byzantine emperors
A military region across the Byzantine Empire
The most popular alcoholic drink in Macedonia.