The Byzantine Empire
What is the main Greek and Roman tradition the Byzantines kept?
What are two forms of Christianity that emerged during this time period?
Roman Catholic Church, Easter Orthodox Church
Middle Ages
the period between the fall of the Roman Empire and the Renaissance
Pagan
a follower of Polytheistic Religion
Feudalism
In medieval Europe and Japan, Feudalism was a political system in which landowners traded land in return for loyalty and service in the army.
What 3 other Greek and Roman traditions did the Byzantines keep?
FRESCOS, Mosaics, Ancient Text
Roman Catholic Church
a Christian church and the unifying force in medieval Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire.
Dark Ages
a time where little records are kept and reading and writing are minimal.
Holy Bible
the holy book of Christianity
Manor A self-sufficient farm owned by a lord, where many knights and serfs live.
A self-sufficient farm owned by a lord, where many knights and serfs live.
What are FRESCOS?
Painting on Plaster
Greek Orthodox Church
a Christian church that was formed in the Byzantine Empire.
Germanic Tribes/Barbarian
the groups of invaders who took over the Western Roman Empire
ex-communication
taking away of a person's rights of membership in the Christian Church
Fief
large pieces of land in a manor
What are Mosaics?
Pictures made of stones/tiles
Great Schism
a split in the Christian church in the 11th century that will create two of the largest denominations of Christians to this day.
Byzantine Empire
the eastern half of the Roman Empire, survived for another 1000 years.
Monks
men who devote their time to pray, study, and devotion to God. The scribes of the European Middle Ages.
Lord
In Feudal Europe, the term for someone who owned land and had several knights working for him.
Where were ancient texts kept?
Libraries
Pope
head of the Roman Catholic Church
Justinian Code
Revision of the old Roman law system created by Emperor Justinian.
Where do Monks live?
A monastery
Knight
In Feudal Europe, the term for an armored warrior