causes it is difficult to judge the most important factor‚ but it is fair to say that there was no stand-alone cause which led to the spread of Lutheranism‚ but a range of contributing factors. Firstly‚ the lack of strong central government in the Holy Roman Empire allowed the spread of Lutheranism to occur without prevention. This is largely due to the over 300 self-governing states‚ meaning that Charles’ influence was limited. This prince’s autonomy meant that the princes had acquired sovereign authority
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created by: COLORED GLASS Madonna refers to: THE VIRGIN MARY At one time Ravenna was an important outpost for the Byzantine Roman Empire: TRUE Pendentives are found around which of the following: HAGIA SOPHIA What did Paul the Silentiary say about Hagia’s Sophia’s dome? IT LOOKED AS IF IT WERE SUSPENDED FROM HEAVEN What does Hagia Sophia mean? HOLY WISDOM Iconoclasm refers to which of the following? DESCTRUCTION OF IMAGES Byzantine churches were mostly centrally planned TRUE
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this school to reform the Frankish priests and people. Various other reforms took place during this time‚ such as the new form of writing‚ Carolingian Minuscule‚ and the writing down of law codes. On December 25‚ 800‚ Charlemagne was crowned Holy Roman Emperor
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of Europe were very upset and the pope urged the kings of Europe to unite against Salah al-din‚ and in the end Richard‚ the Lionhearted‚ the king of England‚ Philippe Augustus‚ the king of France‚ and Friedrich Barbarossa‚ king of Germany and Holy Roman Emperor‚ all went to Jerusalem. Beside‚ a special tax in both France and England raised money for the crusade. Nevertheless‚ the Third Crusade‚ like the Second‚ ran into a lot of
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The Middle Ages or “The Dark Ages”‚ has quite a negative connotation‚ but is not quite as dark as you would think. The Dark Ages are referred to as the period of time during the fall of the Western Roman Empire. Specifically‚ The 16th century was a very pivotal time in history that began in the year of 1501 AD and had changed the world from that point on. Many important events from within the century have shaped our world to be the way it is. One being in 1531 when the Church of England broke free
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Ishtar Gate and Bronze Doors Saint Michael’s Abbey Church II. Analysis of Artwork # 1: a. How does this work relate to its style movement and historical context? The monumental Gate of Ishtar was built in 575 B.C. making use of enamelled bricks which are in cobalt blues and sea greens. The gate is decorated with reliefs of 575 dragons and bulls (BBC Culture‚ 2009). The gate is the most potent symbol of ancient Babylon’s magnificence. The gate was marks the entrance to the city at the beginning
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Early Christianity positively impacted and influenced the Roman Empire before 300 AD in several way‚ such as: knowing Christ as the redeemer‚ welcoming a new religion full of joy and hope to believers of that era‚ and the acknowledgment of God as the ultimate reality. During the Roman Empire era leaders and philosophers dealt with all matters from a logical and practical space. Therefore‚ the people of the Roman era were given hope and joy through the knowledge that God can forgive their sins‚ deliver
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The early modern period of history was a time of extensive formation of nation/states and while there are many contributing factors towards this‚ the factor that played the biggest role was the politics of the time. Politics in early modern Europe could take many forms‚ similar to politics today‚ it could take the form of debates or even wars. Ranging from the politics that occurred during the Protestant Reformation to the events that occurred during and after the discovery of the new world‚ politics
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Collapse of the Western Roman Empire The Roman Empire was on the whole‚ a peaceful and a well-organized empire‚ during the years of 27B.C through 180A.D. By 190 A.D the Roman Empire came crashing down‚ the economy began to stagnate. Too much money was being used to simply maintain the border and the unity of the emperor. The cities began to deteriorate and by the 3rd century‚ the emperor was being attacked from every direction both internally and externally. If The Roman Empire was such a powerful
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Unit 1: Renaissance and Reformation The Renaissance * Approximate dates: 1375 (death of Petrarch) – 1527 (sacking of Rome) * The Renaissance is highlighted by: * a rediscovery of classical learning (Greek and Roman) * beginning of science * increased diplomacy * increased secularism * new belief in the individual * Secularism: never rejects Christianity‚ however‚ rejects Church’s domination and emphasizes man’s capabilities * Begins in Italy
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