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The Byzantine Empire
Constantinople
THE TWO ROMAN EMPIRES
Constantinople
The Byzantine Empire Eastern Roman Empire
The Byzantine Empire Eastern Roman Empire Constantinople = Byzantine Capital
Constantinople What are 2 geographic advantages of this city?
Constantinople Good Harbor
Constantinople Good Harbor Trade routes link Europe and Asia
Constantinople Good Harbor Trade routes link Europe and Asia Water on 3 sides
Justinian (527-565) Byzantine Emperor
Byzantine Empire Under Justinian
Justinian (527-565) Byzantine Emperor Conquered most of Western Roman Empire
Lasting Accomplishments The Codification of Roman Law Justinian s most lasting contribution Was the basis of imperial law in the east until 1453 Was the basis of the European legal system The Emperor s Building Program Rebuilt Constantinople after revolt of 532 City important as chief port of exchange of goods from East to West Public works, churches Royal palace, Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome
Accomplishments Hagia Sophia
Accomplishments Hagia Sophia Justinian Code
Accomplishments Hagia Sophia Justinian Code Absolute Power
Caesaropapism Power centralized in position of Emperor Christian leader cannot claim to be a god divine authority (divine right rule) Political rule and Religious Rule Absolute authority 23
After Justinian Slow Decline of the Empire Frequent Invasions Military Leaders/Central Government Struggle for Power Religious Conflicts
Religion in the Byzantine Empire Religious Divisions Byzantine Emperor ruled the Christians, not the Pope Patriarch = highest Byzantine church official
Religion in the Byzantine Empire Schism Split
Religion in the Byzantine Empire Schism Split Icons holy images Byzantine Christians prayed to
Religion in the Byzantine Empire Schism Split Icons holy images Byzantine Christians prayed to -- Iconoclasts Patriarch and Pope excommunicate each other
Religion in the Byzantine Empire Schism Split Icons holy images Byzantine Christians prayed to -- Iconoclasts Patriarch and Pope excommunicate each other Eastern (Greek) Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches emerge
The Byzantine empire and its neighbors about 1100 C.E. 34
The Fall of the Byzantine Empire Why? Power struggles within the Empire (succession) War/Invasions 4 th Crusade 1453 Ottoman Turks capture Constantinople
The Rise of Russia
Slavs and Vikings 700-800 Vikings trade with and settle in Slavic Russia
Slavs and Vikings 700-800 Vikings trade with and settle in Slavic Russia Rurik Viking Chief
Slavs and Vikings 700-800 Vikings trade with and settle in Slavic Russia Rurik Viking Chief Becomes king of the Slavs
Slavs and Vikings 700-800 Vikings trade with and settle in Slavic Russia Rurik Viking Chief Becomes king of the Slavs Established city of Novgorod
Kiev Kiev becomes a major trading post
Kiev Kiev becomes a major trading post From Kiev, Vikings could sail to Constantinople
Christianity Comes to Russia Russian Culture = mix of Slavic and Greek cultures Monks develop the Cyrillic alphabet
Christianity Comes to Russia Russian Culture = mix of Slavic and Greek cultures Monks develop the Cyrillic alphabet 957 Princess Olga converts to Christianity
Yaroslav the Wise (1019-1054) Law code Made alliances with W. Europe marriages to European Rulers
Yaroslav the Wise (1019-1054) Law code Made alliances with W. Europe marriages to European Rulers Divides kingdom among 4 sons
Yaroslav the Wise (1019-1054) Law code Made alliances with W. Europe marriages to European Rulers Divides kingdom among 4 sons kingdom declines
Mongol Invasions 1200 s Genghis Khan begins invading neighbors
Mongol Invasions 1200 s Genghis Khan begins invading neighbors Golden Horde Mongol Empire in Russia (240 years)
Mongol Invasions 1200 s Genghis Khan begins invading neighbors Golden Horde Mongol Empire in Russia (240 years) Russians maintained rule must pay taxes
The Growth of Moscow Stop along trade route Area princes ally and revolt against Mongols