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Chapter 11 Section 1
Chapter 11 Section 1
Chapter 11 Section 1
How did Justinian try to preserve the Roman way of life? Why did the Byzantine empire collapse? Why did Christianity divide in Rome?
NEW! VOCAB
MAIN IDEA: Byzantine, Russian, and Turkish cultures develop, while Christian and Islamic societies fight over religious issues and territory.
ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How can interaction between cultures both benefit and impair the advancement of a civilization?
CHAPTER 11 SECTION 1
The Byzantine Empire
IDEA: AFTER ROME SPLIT, THE EASTERN EMPIRE, KNOWN AS BYZANTIUM, FLOURISHED FOR A THOUSAND YEARS.
WHY
IT MATTERS NOW: BYZANTINE CULTURE DEEPLY INFLUENCED ORTHODOX CHRISTIANITY, A MAJOR BRANCH OF MODERN CHRISTIANITY.
398 AD Rome was split E Emperors still wanted control of all Byzantium would carry on the legacy of Rome
Roman Empire officially divides into East and West in 395 Eastern Empire flourishes; becomes known as Byzantium Justinian becomes emperor of Byzantium in 527 His armies reconquer much of former Roman territory Byzantine emperors head state and church; use brutal politics
Justinian seeks to revise and update laws for governing the empire Justinian Codenew set of laws consisting of four main parts Code regulates much of Byzantine life; lasts for 900 years
CONTINUED
Justinian launches program to beautify capital, Constantinople Constructs new buildings; builds magnificent church, Hagia Sophia Byzantines preserve Greco-Roman culture and learning
of Turmoil
Justinian dies in 565; empire faces many crises after his death
The
Attacks
Byzantium faces attacks from many different groups Empire survives through bribery, diplomacy, and military power Constantinople falls in 1453; brings an end to Byzantine Empire
A Religious Split
Christianity develops differently in Eastern and Western Roman Empires Two churches disagree over many issues, including use of icons Icons are religious images used to aid in prayer Leading bishop of Eastern Christianity known as patriarch In the West, pope excommunicated emperor banished him from the Church
A Religious Split
Pope and patriarch excommunicate each other over religious doctrines Eastern and Western churches officially split in 1054 WestRoman Catholic Church; EastOrthodox Church
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
How did Justinian try to preserve the Roman way of life? Why did the Byzantine empire collapse? Why did Christianity divide in Rome?
SECTION 1 QUESTIONS
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What were the names and characteristics of the four parts of the Justinian Code? What were some important features of life in Constantinople? Which peoples attacked the Byzantine Empire? What part of the empire did they invade? What two main religions emerged out of the split in the Christian Church? How were they similar/different? In what ways did the Byzantine Empire interact with different cultures? Did this help or hurt them?