Diffusion of Christianity
His teachings could inflame those opposed to Roman rule
Jesus
how did Justinian contribute to the growing Byzantine empire
reforming the ancient laws of Rome
disagreed over Muhammad's successor
Sunni and Shi'a
emerged from Judaism and was based on the teachings of Jesus
Origins of Christianity
codified principles that many legal systems still use
justinian's code
Russian Empire capital
Kiev
how did the Roman empire assist in the spread of christianity
building road networks and sharing common languages
impact of the fall of Rome on Western Europe
slowed trade, Western Europe became divided
Accepted the authority of the Pope
Western Christians
one central belief in christianity
jesus will bring salvation and eternal life
capital of Byzantine empire
constantinople
reasons for Great Schism
theological, doctrinal, linguistic, geographic
Jewish people believed it was important to do this
follow Jewish traditions strictly
impact of Byzantine decline
scholars too Greek manuscripts West
impact of Empress Theodora
influenced Justinian and his rule