1. Bell Ringer
Explain the connection between the Frankish kingdoms and the Christian Church.

2. The Byzantine Empire
EQ: In what ways was the Byzantine Empire a continuation of the Roman Empire?

3. Reforming Rome
Diocletian ( ) – Split the Roman Empire into East/West
Constantine ( ) – Moved capital to the eastern city of Byzantium, later named Constantinople.
City built on a strategic location for trade and defense

4. Fall of Rome Over time east and west became increasingly independent
When Rome collapsed there was little effort from the East to try and save it

5. Reign of Justinian Justinian (527-565)
Ruled over the height of the Byzantine Empire
Military conquests regained control of old territory (lost after his death)

6. Reign of Justinian Beautified the city of Constantinople
Built a church called Hagia Sophia (Holy Wisdom)
Justinian’s Code – Body of Civil Law
Massive collection, revision, and organization of the Roman legal system
Foundation for the legal system of the western world

7. Reign of Justinian Empress Theodora was Justinian’s wife and co- ruler
Pursued policies to help women
Saved Justinian’s reign during a revolt

8. Division in the Church
The Byzantine Emperor controlled Church affairs in the east by appointing the patriarch, or highest church official.
In the west the Pope was the highest authority, even above kings

9. Division in the Church
A dispute erupted over the use of icons, or holy images.
This led to a clash between the pope in the west and the emperor in the east.

10. Division in the Church The Great Schism – 1054
Schism – a permanent split
Eastern Orthodox Church and Roman Catholic Church separate
Based on dispute over papal authority

11. Byzantine Society Byzantine society was based in Christianity
Shift from Latin to Greek language
Emperor chose the patriarch – head of the Eastern Orthodox Church
Who has more power?

12. Essential question
In what ways was the Byzantine Empire a continuation of the Roman Empire?

13. Review
Who was the Roman emperor who split the empire between east and west?

14. Review
What is the name of the church built by Justinian?

15. Review
What was the name of Justinian’s influential wife?

16. Review
In what year did the Great Schism in the Christian Church occur?

17. Review
Who was the real leader of the leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church?