Eastern Empire eventually became known as the Byzantine Empire‚ its name deriving from‚ Byzantium‚ the place of Constantinople. The Byzantine Empire reached its climax during the sovereignty of Emperor Justinian 1. Italy‚ southern Spain‚ and North Africa‚ were conquered by the Byzantines. The Justinian code of laws was developed‚ and the Church of Hagia Sophia was built. Southern Spain was lost to the Visigoths and Italy was lost to the Lombard’s after Justinian’s death. There was a long war between
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BYZANTINE EMPIRE Standard: SSWH4a. Analyze the importance of Justinian‚ include the influence of the Empress Theodora‚ Justinian’s Code‚ and Justinian’s efforts to recapture the west. b. Describe the relationship between the Roman and Byzantine Empires; include the impact Byzantium had on Moscow and the Russian Empire‚ the effect of Byzantine culture on Tsar Ivan III and Kiev‚ and the rise of Constantinople as a center
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Obviously Christian Europe’s religion was Christianity‚ this separates this empire and dynasties in not only a religious way but along with a cultural way as well. Europe‚ was in shambles especially compared to these great dynasties‚ will until Charlemagne. Charlemagne was the hope and literally ‘great’! These are just a few of the multitude of differences between Christian Europe and the Tang and Song dynasties. Overall‚ comparison between Christian Europe and the Tang and Song dynasties is something
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is term as epidemic outbreak. History has shown us multiple episodes of outbreaks while different approaches evolved‚ combined with modern technology aids in combating these catastrophic phenomenon. The earliest recorded plague is the Plague of Justinian in 542 CE. At Constantinople‚ the capital of Roman Byzantine Empire‚ the first plague is encountered. The mighty empire relies on importation and tribute of grains along with ivory‚ paper‚ oil and slaves from the land of pharaohs which is later identified
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Empire down to his age‚ a time of darkness. an era that was ‘dark’ because it was worthless not because it was little known.” This statement is true in many ways‚ yet misleading and completely wrong in others. Two opposite ends of the spectrum are Charlemagne and the Barbarians‚ one created feudalism‚ art‚ weapons and battle tactics‚ creating a kingdom that was a beacon of hope‚ while the other was a wave of death and destruction‚ killing‚ ravaging and pillaging. Of course‚ the most important part of
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* Crisis in the Later Middle Ages‚ 1300-1450 * CLIMATE CHANGE * 1300-1450: “Little Ice Age” * Cold weather and storms * Poor harvests * 1315-1322: “The Great Famine” Little Ice Age Too much rain‚ storms‚ cold Scarcity and famine * People’s immune systems were low; vulnerable to disease AND * Workers underfed‚ less productive… higher grain prices * BLACK DEATH * 1347: Ships bring plague to Italy * Symptoms: * Bleeding‚ vomiting‚ black sores
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empires. Since the Roman system of government was devoloped 400 years before the Byzantine government‚ Byzantine officals borrowed some of the Roman Laws. These Roman laws were called the Justinian Code‚ which was a legal system that helped the Byzantine Empire survive for many years. This code‚ created by emperor Justinian‚ consisted of four main parts. The Code‚5000 working laws‚ the Digest‚ explains why they exist‚ the Institues‚ text book for lawyers‚ and the Novellae‚ room for new laws. Another part
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helped to provide law. They helped to provide instruction. They ministered to the people. In 476 a major situation arose as Romulus Augustus‚ having only ruled for one year gave up his throne. There would not be another Western Emperor until Charlemagne. That would be three –hundred and twenty four years later. Thus the authority for this area was transferred to the
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united most of the Frankish tribes that were part of Roman Province of Gaul. 570 - Muhammad‚ prophet of Islam is born. 732 - Battle of Tours. The Franks defeat the Muslims turning back Islam from Europe. 800 - Charlemagne‚ King of the Franks‚ is crowned Holy Roman Emperor. Charlemagne united much of Western Europe and is considered the father of both the French and the German Monarchies. 835 - Vikings from the Scandinavian lands (Denmark‚ Norway‚ and Sweden) begin to invade northern Europe. They
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ambush so that Charlemagne will not have to turn back and risk the lives of more troops. Throughout the fight‚ Roland and his band of knights continually avenge the loss of one of their own. They stay and fight trying to save one another. They show their faithfulness to one another‚ their loyalty‚ their sympathy‚ their nobility‚ and their selflessness. When Ganelon is on trial Thierry comes to the defense of justice and stands up for what is right and shows his own loyalty to Charlemagne‚ Roland and
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