306-313 Construction of the Basilica of Maxentius 333 Construction of Old St. Peter’s in Rome 337 Conversion of Emperor Constantine to Christianity 391 Christianity made the state religion of the Roman Empire 476 End of the Roman Empire Ca.530 St. Benedict’s Rule written 612 Monastery of St. Gall founded 800 Charlemagne coronated as Holy Roman Emperor by the Pope in Rome 816-17 Synod in Aachen Ca.820 Ideal plan for the Monastery of St. Gall drafted Monastery:
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When Christianity came to Rome‚ it came as a mystery religion. So it was practised obscurely‚ and its central story was kept secret. (Farber‚ 2016). Therefore‚ it did not have the option of bringing with it an original style of architecture or an exotic form of art. The art which we attribute to early Christians follows Roman models‚ and Roman symbolism: so‚ for example‚ Jesus is shown dressed as a philosopher and pictures include virtues represented as women - like the muses. Also‚ the need
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autonomy (freedom in life for their people; High tolerance) § Laws § Citizenships § Economic interdependence 2. Non classical Developments - Africa § Kush -> Axum -> Ethiopia & Later foundation of Ghana □ Writing‚ religious conversion (Judaism & Christianity)‚ iron‚ divine rule of Kings - Japan § Writing‚ agriculture‚ Shintoism‚ Iron‚ Divine rule - Europe § Little independent development‚ Regional ruling‚ polytheistic‚ interaction with Rome - Central America
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largest) C) Byzantine Empire (NW Med and successor to Rome) II) The Latin Phase‚ 325-610 A) Diocletian ( r. 285-305) -creates Eastern and Western Roman Empires ruled by autocrats -trying to end civil war and contested dynastic claims B) Constantine ( r. 306-337) C) Justinian ( r. 527-565) -520s/530s after massive earthquake Justinian begins huge urban renewal project -reformed the government and ordered a review of all Roman Law -Code of Justinian: foundation of Western Law; digest
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practiced by everyone. However‚ after the decline of the Roman Empire‚ and the split between Diocletian and the Tetrarchy‚ Christianity began to become more popular especially among the lower class. Eventually its popularity grew to the point that Constantine legalized it as a religion in 313 when he converted. The people of Rome followed their leader and the culture changed with the religion. People’s lifestyles changed and along with them‚
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The Fall of Rome The Roman Empire was one that pertains to modern politics‚ in that‚ by studying Rome ’s trials and struggles‚ a modern nation might be able to overcome its own problems‚ perils‚ and challenges‚ and use its own opportunities‚ wisely. Therefore‚ it only makes sense for people of today to want to ask the question of why Rome fell. Some say that since all states and empires in history have fallen‚ the real question that should be asked is why Rome lasted for so long. Although it
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The History of Armenian Church Armenian history cannot be fully digested without understanding the influence that Christianity and the Armenian Church have over all aspects of Armenian life. The Armenian Apostolic Church is the world’s oldest National Church and is one of the most ancient Christian communities. By establishing this church‚ Armenia was the first country to adopt Christianity as its official religion in 301 AD (Ananyan 2016). According to the ancient tradition that is well supported
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’Tis the Season to be Jolly‚ The Naive Christian Tradition 10.05.201 Large pockets of neighborhoods throughout the world anticipate the coming celebration for the birth of Christ. During the last month of the Gregorian calendar‚ followers of Christian faith gather with their families and church congregations to fellowship as a method of remembering the life of their savior‚ Jesus. The singing of carols‚ displaying of Christmas trees‚ and exchanging of gifts are traditions normally associated
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1. According to the text‚ Constantine’s reform of the tax system “wiped out a whole class of moderately wealthy people.” How did this work? Constantine made the job of local tax collector hereditary‚ and tax officials were personally responsible to pay a certain amount to the Emperor ’s treasury. As tax receipts declined‚ these officials lost their fortunes. 2. In general‚ the relationship between Christians and Rome was characterized by phases of toleration with sporadic outbursts of persecution
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magnificence of the Hagia Sofia. It was the most important church in Constantinople. The church of Hagia Sophia is believed to have been founded by Constantine the Great. The initial building was erected over the ruins of an ancient temple of Apollo‚ situated on a hill commanding a magnificent view of the Sea of Marmara. After the founding of the church by Constantine‚ the site upon which it lay suffered much brutal treatment from rioting locals. During the reign of Theodosius I‚ the church was burnt to the
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