Justinian Builds a New Rome
in 476 the _________________________fell
In 476 the Western Empire fell
The eastern half became known as the Byzantine Empire
became strong and powerful
______________was the capital of the Byzantine Empire
Constantinople was the capital of the Byzantine Empire
The Byzantine Empire developed a ___________ culture
The Byzantine Empire developed a unique culture
Christianity developed differently in the Byzantine Empire than it did in the West
The Romans borrowed from the _______ to develop their culture
The Romans borrowed from the Greeks to develop their culture
combined Greek ideas with their one to create Roman styles
supporting ___________________ helped it to grow
supporting Christianity helped it to grow
became the official religion of the empire
Justinian undertook many ___________ like ______
Justinian undertook many public works and building projects
rebuilding famous church of Hagia Sophia
Constantinople was located __________
located between Europe and southwest
West, Christianity had ____________
West, Christianity had well organized structure with priests, bishops, and the pope
leader of Christian church
Mosaic:
Stoicism:
Latin:
Mosaic: picture made out of small colored tiles
skilled sculpture
Stoicism: stressed the importance of duty and helping each other and society- take an active role
Latin:Roman language, half of all English words are based on Latin
Rome's lasting contribution was ____________
Rome's lasting contribution was it's system of laws
principles important to legal systems: the United States
Empire's early ruler was __________
Empire's early rulers Justinian I
The location of Constantinople made it a center of ___________________________
made it a center of business and trade
As the Byzantine Empire grew: popes and emperors ____________
As the Byzantine Empire grew: popes and emperors disagreed
two sides: major conflicts over the use of icons to aid their prayers
Emperor Leo III banned use of icons--said it was idol worship, belief in false gods
pope was excommunicated or removed
advances in architecture and building like:
advances in architecture and building like
arches, vaults, and domes to create higher and larger buildings than ever before
Principles include_________
Principles include equal treatment under the law and the notion that a person accused of a crime is innocent until proven guilty
Justinian expanded the __________ and recaptured _______
Justinian expanded the land and recaptured the land Roman rulers had lost
Merchant ________ lined the streets and _________________________
Merchant stalls lined the streets and sold products from distant corners for Asia, Africa, and Europe.
what is a schism
schism: official split
Two churches:
Roman Catholic Church in West
Orthodox Church in East
arches to build aqueducts: bridge like structures that bring fresh water into cities and towns
When Rome was a republic, it ________________________
When Rome was a republic, various assemblies
senate to make laws and represent the views of the people
Code of law was called ___________
Code of law was called Justinian Code
regulated life....served empire for 900 years
activities at the city's lard arena, the Hippodrome
Each group viewed relations with church and state differently
Roman Catholic Church, the pope ________
Eastern Orthodox Church, the emperor_____
Each group viewed relations with church and state differently
Roman Catholic Church, the pope claimed authority over kings/emperors
Eastern Orthodox Church, the emperor ruled over the patriarch/ religious leader
Romans protected and strengthened their empire by improving____________
Romans protected and strengthened their empire by improving transportation.
built 50,000 miles of roads
Roman army move more quickly and easily
United States: House of Representatives and the Senate