NoteSheet 11.1 The Byzantine Empire

Roman Empire

Byzantine Empire

1. Why are Constantine and Justinian so important in the history of the Byzantine Empire? Moved east from Rome to Byzantium The city would become known as Constantinople (named after Constantine) Justinian Took the throne of the eastern empire in 527 Regained old Rome What does this mean and why is it important? Justinian Code

The Justinian Code The Code The Digest The Institutes Nearly 5,000 Roman Laws The Digest Summarized Rome’s greatest legal thinkers 50 volumes The Institutes Told law students how to use the laws The Novellae (New Laws) Legislation passed after 534

2. What were the unique features of the city of Constantinople? Justinian launched a program to beautify the capital Hagia Sophia Hippodrome Great chariot races and held up to 60,000 people

Hagia Sophia

Hippodrome

3. What caused the Church to divide and what are the major differences between the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church? Roman Catholic Services are conducted in Latin The pope has authority over all other bishops The pope claims authority over all Kings and Emperors Priest may not marry Divorce is not permitted (allowed) ROME Similarities They base their faith on the gospel of Jesus and the Bible They use sacraments such as baptism Their religious leaders are priests and bishops They seek to convert people Eastern Orthodox Services are conducted in Greek or local languages The patriarch and other bishops head the Church as a group The emperor claims authority over the patriarch and other bishops of the empire Priests may be married Divorce is allowed under certain conditions BYZANTINE