Who overran Constantinople and ended the Byzantine Empire in 1453?
Ottoman Turks
What was one out of three most important reasons seventh graders should study the byzantines?
Justinian's law served as a basics as modern day law.
Renaissance (Definition)
A revival of renewed interest in something (rebirth)
Classicism
Greek and Roman art and writing were appreciated.
What weapon did this group use to weaken the defenses of Constantinople?
Cannons
What was the second out of three most important reasons seventh graders should study the byzantines?
Their empire acted as a buffer to keep Europe secure.
Revival of what?
The fall of Constantinople
How did values shift from the middle ages?
Valued life more.
After being conquered, Constantinople became...
Instanbul
What was the third out of three most important reasons seventh graders should study the byzantines?
They created the modern-day Eastern Orthodox church that is now the second largest christian church in the world.
What brought about the revival?
Art, education, exploration, science, and politics.
What was science now based upon?
Fact and Reality
What were the impacts of the fall of constantinople...(choose all that apply)
A. Spread Greek and Roman Knowledge to Europe
B. Helped contnue the blooming of renaissance
C. Destroyed the Feudal system
D. Began the Age of Elcoration
A. Spread Greek and Roman Knowledge to Europe
B. Helped contnue the blooming of renaissance
D. Began the Age of Exploration
Humanism
Artist reconism
Secularism
Growing interest of life on earth.