Decline of the Byzantine Empire Notes p
Some background… Pope crowned Charlemagne Roman Emperor on Dec. 25, 800. Byzantines furious b/c they believe that they are the only true Romans! Causes a huge split in the church became Eastern Orthodox
Lasted for 1,100 years Contributions: – Largest, richest, & most beautiful city of its time – People were most educated & creative in the world – Preserved Greek culture & Roman law (continued…)
Contributions (continued): -Spread Christianity -Increased trade -New techniques in fine arts (looks illuminated)
Problems begin… Farmers made up army & got free land After awhile, not many were needed Land was taken away and farmers were no longer loyal
Problems grow… Vikings threatening to attack City-state of Venice helps the Byzantines by defeating the Vikings In return, the Byzantine emperor gives them the right of tax-free business anywhere in the empire Venetian trade but Byzantines lost income Sc/Se3Qs4_PIGI/AAAAAAAAILk/AYUVou0zDg8/s200/money _clipart.gif
Problems grow fatal… Christians from the west & Muslims from the east attack Empire is reduced to a small area around Constantinople In 1453, Turkish armies w/guns & gunpowder attack & take over