The Byzantine Empire played a crucial role in preserving classical knowledge and fostering advancements in science, philosophy, medicine, and technology. It was a hub of scholarly activity with its Imperial University and libraries. Byzantine scholars influenced the Italian Renaissance by bringing classical texts to the West. The empire's theocratic governance and religious influence shaped Orthodox Christianity and contributed to the cultural development of Europe.
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Imperial University of Constantinople founding year
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Imperial University restructuring by
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Constantinople's role in scholarly activity
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The works of ______ have largely survived thanks to the preservation efforts of ______ of Miletus.
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Isidore, known for co-designing the ______, also helped in conserving Archimedes' works.
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In ______, ______ Philoponus critiqued Aristotelian physics and promoted empirical research.
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John Philoponus' challenges to traditional physics anticipated methods used in the ______.
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Origin of Byzantine hospitals
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Greek fire significance
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The collapse of ______ in the year ______ sparked the Italian Renaissance.
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These scholars introduced to the West advanced knowledge in fields such as ______, ______, and ______.
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grammar mathematics astronomy
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The works of ______ and John Philoponus's critiques on ______ physics were vital to the Renaissance in Italy.
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Dioscorides Aristotelian
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The fleeing scholars also brought expertise in ______, ______, and ______ to the West.
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botany medicine zoology
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Byzantine Emperor's dual role
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Earthly representative of God; central in promoting Christianity and managing church affairs.
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Byzantine political doctrine principle
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One God, one empire, one religion; signifies state-church unity.
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The ______ Empire was known for its Orthodox Christian civilization and the ______ of Constantinople was a leading religious authority.
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Byzantine Church
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The religious teachings of the Byzantine Empire were influenced by the first seven ______ councils.
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In the Byzantine Empire, it was the responsibility of the ______ to ensure that his subjects followed the established religious doctrine.
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Dominant Christian denomination in Byzantine Empire
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Status of Jews in Byzantine Empire post-10th century
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The creation of the ______ alphabet by missionaries Cyril and Methodius is a key achievement of the Byzantine Empire.
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Orthodox Christianity spread to the Bulgarians, Serbs, and ______ due to the Byzantine Empire's missionary efforts.
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The Byzantine Empire acted as a defensive and cultural barrier between ______ Europe and the rising powers in the East.
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After the Byzantine Empire's collapse, its impact endured through the conservation of classical works, shaping of ______ Christianity, and contributions to Renaissance humanism.
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Byzantine contributions significantly influenced the culture of ______-Orthodox nations and the Renaissance humanism movement.
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