I. Introduction A. Two major civilizations 1. Byzantine – Orthodox Christianity a. Maintained high level of political‚ economic‚ cultural life b. Leaders saw selves as Roman Emperors c. Empire lasted for 1000 years until Turkish invaders d. Constantinople – most opulent‚ important city in Europe e. Spread civilization to previously uncivilized areas i. Russia‚ Balkans ii. Russia inherits empire from Byzantine 2. West – Catholicism B. Similarities 1. Both
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astonishing monument representing the power and accomplishments of the Byzantine Empire. It considered of the seven wonders of the medieval world and received over 3‚500‚000 visitors last year. It was first constructed under the power of Emperor Constantius‚ son of Emperor Constantine‚ who built the church in 360 C.E. It was later destroyed in riots in 404 C.E.; followed by the construction of the second structure ordered by Emperor Theodosius II‚ which burned down in the Nika riots of 532 C.E. Around
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Blues. The factions served as a supporter’s club they managed the Hippodrome and its entertainment. But they also had a certain amount of political influence. In the Hippodrome the Greens and the Blues could convey the voice of the people to the emperor. Theodora’s father‚ Acacius was the bear keeper for the Greens at the Hippodrome in Constantinople (Evans 13). Information about Theodora’s father is practically little to nothing. In the civilian hierchy‚ the personnel of the Hippodrome ranked at
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changes within the empire. They experienced the overall collapse of their empire‚ and Christianity gained a foothold in their culture. In addition to these changes however‚ the empire experienced many continuities of Roman traditions thanks to the Byzantine Empire that came after its decline. The most substantial change that the empire underwent in the late classical era was its decline and eventual collapse. Around 100 CE‚ the empire was experiencing a period of peace and prosperity or in other words
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made an impact on the world and society in which they had lived. Many had impacted military strategies and political thinking. Others brought new ideas to the theological and philosophical realm. Theodora of Constantinople‚ wife of Justinian‚ broke all of the Byzantine Empire social rules. Theodora was born in 497 to a bear keeper for the Green faction in the Hippodrome. After the death of her father‚ her mother remarried and her step-father had trouble getting gainful employment. Theodora and her
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Architecture Ancient Egypt Architecture - is the architecture of ancient Egypt‚ one of the most influential civilizations throughout history‚ which developed a vast array of diverse structures and great architectural monuments along the Nile‚ among the largest and most famous of which are the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Great Sphinx of Giza. Egyptian Architectural Columns The Great Pyramid of Giza‚ which was probably completed c. 2580 BC‚ is the oldest and largest of the pyramids‚ and is the
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time between 100 and 600 A.D.‚ the Roman Empire experienced both cultural and political changes. Even after the western half fell because of internal collapse‚ immorality‚ and Germanic invasions‚ Rome’s culture and government was preserved in the Byzantine Empire and eventually carried on into modern society. One notable change in the culture of Rome includes the adoption of Christianity. The Roman Empire was originally polytheistic‚ but over time the Romans accepted Christianity. This event
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1. Explain the emergence and reasons for longevity of the Byzantine Empire. The Byzantine Empire emerged because of its’ favorable geographic location. It was located on a defensible peninsula which had a natural harbor called the Golden Horn‚ which provided trading ships to enter easily. It also controlled the prosperous Mediterranean lands‚ which led to zones of trade‚ communication‚ and interaction – especially with Slavic‚ Arab‚ European‚ and Asian peoples and traditions. Its’ location provided
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Empire was known as Byzantine empire which its capital locates at Constantinople. The Eastern half of the empire survived until fifteenth century. Justinian and Theodora: Justinian was the greatest emperor in early Byzantine Empire who born in 527C.E at Macedonian as a peasant. His wife‚ Theodora‚ was a daughter of a bear keeper in a circus. The young couples were both intelligent therefore received great education. During Justinian’s reign‚ he‚ and advised by Theodora‚ Byzantine has made major reforms
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rounded drum that holds a two-layered dome more than 20 meters in diameter. Close Panel 3 According to Khan Academy‚ “The colonnades are clad in marble on their lower registers‚ and their upper registers are adorned with exceptional mosaics. Close Panel The ethereal interior
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