What do these works of art have in common?
The Power of the Medieval Church Divided violent society united by Christianity Divine Right: Political leaders got their power from God Great Schism: 1054 Roman Catholic Church led by POPE Spoke Latin Western Europe, chaotic Icons were NOT okay
The Power of the Medieval Church Great Schism: 1054 Eastern Orthodox Church led by PATRIARCH Spoke Greek Byzantine Empire, preserve Greek and Roman culture Icons were OK Emperor Justinian: famous for code of law (like Hammurabi)
Constantinople Capital of the Byzantine Empire
Black Plague Came from fleas on rats Killed 1 in 3 Europeans by some estimates Lack of serfs Serfs gained power Higher wages and rights for serfs