Chapter 12 1. A) Justinian I was an emperor of the Byzantine Empire. He reformed the roman laws by rearranging them and putting them in order. The revised law code called Justinian’s Code. B) Theodora influenced the nika revolt because she stood strong and convinced her king to do the same. C) Justinian could have made his achievements by being more conscious of how much land his government could support when he was taking over the land to the west. 2. A) A mosaic is a piece of art comprised
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over. During the time of the Byzantine Empire there were many changes made to religions. Emperor Justinian constructed the Church of Sophia to enhance Constantinople. The emperor had power over the church‚ his wife Theodora advised him on his control. Although‚ the emperor was not a priest‚ he
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The Holy Roman Empire Xiao H. Feng(Amy) Prof. Mary A. O’Donnell November 26‚ 2007 HIS 1000C (3:35-4:30) Page 01 The Holy Roman Empire was an attempt to revive the Western Roman Empire‚ whose legal and political structure had deteriorated during the 5th and 6th centuries and had been replaced by independent kingdoms ruled by Germanic nobles. The Roman imperial office had been vacant after Romulus Augustulus was deposed in ad 476. But‚ during the turbulent early Middle Ages
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The History of Western Civilization has proven to be one of the most imperative demonstrations of leadership‚ power‚ women‚ morality and immorality discussed in the many primary sources read throughout this semester. However‚ in this particular piece‚ we will look into depth and analyze how “Power” played such an important role in the ancient world. To help accurately discuss the textual analysis‚ quotes will be used from the text‚ Sources for the History of Western Civilization‚ edited by Michael
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Constantinople‚ however‚ it was just the beginning. <br> <br>Justinian ruled the Byzantine Empire during its height. His military faced strength from the East that greatly endangered his people. The Sassanian Empire of Persia was one threat that Byzantines needed to conquer. The Persians endangered eastern lands‚ so Justinian’s military prevented any conquest. The Sassanians were defeated and security was briefly gained. After his success‚ Justinian wanted to regain lands the Roman Empire once lost to invaders
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Between 100 CE and 600 CE‚ the Roman empire underwent a change in government as the empire collapsed due to corruption within. Also‚ the influence of Christianity increased greatly. However‚ the “Eastern Roman Empire”‚ the Byzantines‚ kept the culture going. Clearly‚ the most important change that the Roman Empire experienced in the late classical era was its collapse. But‚ this phenomenon was one that the other great powers of the age‚ Han China and Gupta India‚ also grappled with as each
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was Greek and not Latin like Romans. Like many transitioning states‚ the Byzantine empire went through stages of ups and downs as the empire expanded. The empire reached its peak‚ however‚ when Justinian was in power. His reign‚ from 527 to 565CE‚ is known as Byzantium’s golden age. In this time‚ Justinian successfully
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World Civilizations - The Global Experience Fifth Edition AP Textbook Chapter 10: A New Civilization Emerges in Western Europe In Depth Introduction Post Classical Period Fall of the Roman Empire Known as the Middle Ages Gradual recovery from the shock of the Roman Empire’s collapse Growing interaction with other societies (Mediterranean mostly) Forms of civilization Northward covering Western Europe Spread of new religious beliefs Christian missionaries converted people of polytheistic
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King who was also feudal lord of his kingdom would hold a strong position of authority. King Louis VI (the fat) sought to establish himself as a feudal monarch‚ perhaps to regain some of the distinction that had been enjoyed by his predecessor‚ Charlemagne. Louis VI’s reign was from 1108 – 1137 AD‚ during which time he sought to consolidate his power as a feudal lord in his demesne. The Capetian King would then have established a base from which to further expand his royal authority in the Kingdom
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to walk the passage and was burnt to death. Not many people believed in the spear’s authenticity after that point but it was kept at Constantinople for years until it was later brought to St Peter’s in Rome. Charlemagne and Barbarossa both had the spear during their “reigns.” Charlemagne carried the spear with him through 47 successful battles but‚ supposedly‚ he died when he dropped it during the 48th battle. Barbarossa actually had the same fate when he dropped the spear while crossing a river
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