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The Byzantine Empire Unit 2: The Fall of Rome World History Mr. Duffy

The Roman Empire Divided in 294

Constantine’s City--Constantinopolis

Sunset on the “Golden Horn”

Emperor Justinian [r. 527-564]

Empress Theodora

Justinian’s Empire at its Peak

Justinian’s Code Corpus Juris Civilis: 1. Digest 2. Code 3. Institutes

The Hagia Sophia 537 AD -The primary church in Constantinople. The name means Holy Wisdom. Rebuilt by Emperor Justinian I (527-565). In 1453, the Ottomans made Hagia Sophia a mosque and is now a museum. -The church was the most important church of the Christian East.

Emperor John II Komnenos, Virgin Mary and Empress Irene mosaic A Mosaic Emperor John II Komnenos, Virgin Mary and Empress Irene mosaic

The Greek Orthodox Church Annunciation Church Wauwatosa, WI Holy Trinity Church Charleston, SC St Nicholas, London

The Greek Orthodox Church Trace their roots back to the Apostles and Jesus Christ. Apostolic succession established the seats of Patriarchy. Orthodoxy reached its golden age during the high point of the Byzantine Empire. It continued to flourish in Russia after the Fall of Constantinople

The Great Schism The Christian church split into the Eastern (Greek) Orthodox and the Western (Latin) Roman Catholic churches. Reunification attempts have failed over the centuries even though the relationship between the two churches has been strong since 1965.

Catholic vs. Greek Orthodox The Pope is the bishop of Rome and head of the Roman Catholic Church worldwide. He lives in Vatican City, Italy The Patriarch serves the same role in the Greek Orthodox Church and resides in Istanbul, Turkey

Icons Greek term meaning image. Icons are filled with symbolism designed to convey information about the person or event depicted.

Accomplishments Preserved Greek and Roman learning and works. Developed new Christian learning. Created a strong and just legal system. Connected trade between Asia and Europe. Promoted the liberal arts. Developed major cities throughout Europe. Built beautiful churches, colleges throughout the Empire.