World Civilizations Week 5 Bell #1

11/29/10The World in Transition.

Based on the title of our next unit of study, what topics do you think we will be studying?

The Byzantine Empire and RussiaWhen the Western Empire fell, where did

the Roman culture thrive?

D.R.S.L.sWhat factors contributed to the growth and

strength of the Byzantine Empire?How did the Christian church come to be

divided?What cultural contributions did Byzantines

make?What factors contributed to the downfall of

the Byzantine empire?

AssignmentComplete the Chapter 10.1 Guided Reading

worksheet.

SECTION 1Reading the Section1. Justinian2. Justinian Code3. Theodora4. Belisarius5. icons6. Iconoclastic Controversy7. patriarchs of Constantinople8. Hagia Sophia9. Seljuq Turks10. Ottoman TurksPost-Reading Quick CheckOne of the keys to Justinian’s success wasestablishing the Justinian Code, a collection ofRoman laws. He also chose his advisors wisely.

JustinianRuled from A.D. 527-A.D. 565Justinian Code

CodeUseful Roman laws.

DigestSummarized Roman legal opinions

InstitutesGuide for law students

NovallaeLaws passed after A.D. 534

Preserved Roman idea that laws rule people (rule of law).

TheodoraJustinian’s wifeImproved status of women

DivorceProperty

Nika RevoltTalked Justinian into staying and fightingBelisarius

Led troops who crushed the Nika RevoltExpanded empire

Growth of an Empire

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Strengths of the EmpirePolitical

Strong central governmentOfficials

Skilled EfficientWell paid

DiplomacyMarriage

Strengths Cont’dMilitary

TrainingWeapons

Greek FireArmor

EconomicLocation, Location, LocationTax policiesProsperous trade

Greek Fire

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The Divided ChurchDifferent doctrine

Roman Catholic Eastern Orthodox

Clergy No marriage Marriage allowed

Icons Veneration accepted Veneration initially rejected, later accepted

Leadership

Roman Pope Popes supremacy rejected, local leaders ruled

Trinity Holy spirit combines both Father and Son

Supremacy of the Father

Byzantine CultureCyril and

MethodiusMissionariesCyrillic alphabet

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Art and Architecture