There are many similarities and differences between the Byzantine Empire and medieval Western Europe. There are also many factors that have contributed to their changes. The reign of these emperors and traditions of these empires had led to important historical developments and has also taught us on how political leaders should have ruled. The reign of Byzantine emperor Justinian I from 482–565 C.E. was of both glory and destruction. Justinian reconquered much of the former Roman Empire while creating
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Latin Christian states‚ even as Muslims in the region vowed to wage holy war (jihad) to regain control over the region. Deteriorating relations between the Crusaders and their Christian allies in the Byzantine Empire culminated in the sack of Constantinople in 1204 during the Third Crusade. Near the end of the 13th century‚ the rising Mamluk dynasty in Egypt provided the final reckoning for the Crusaders‚ toppling the coastal stronghold of Acre and driving the European invaders out of Palestine and
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split into Orthodox and Roman Churches. The tensions between the two had always been present‚ but the actual trigger was the western church’s addition of the filioque clause. The Roman bishop was the center of power for the Church of Rome whereas Constantinople was the center of influence and power in the Eastern
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4 Bethany Brady Name ________________________________ Hour _____ The Dark Ages 94 Min Part I Sacking of Rome 1. What happens on August 24‚ 410 AD? - The Roman Empire Falls. 2. Why did the Visigoths attack Rome? Power Money 3. TRUE FALSE* ** Desperation/Food Allerak’s attacks were the only reason Rome fell. 4. The Romans hired foreign soldiers to help protect their borders. What term describes such a soldier? Legion *** Visigoth Mercenary 5. The next 7 centuries‚ spanning
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STUDY GUIDE FOR FINALS . BYZANTINE ART AND ARCHITECTURE 1. Why called byzantine? The art and architecture of Constantinople before Constantine renamed the city after himself was Byzantium . 2. Who was Justinian ‚ Theodora ? Justinian was the emperor in the early byzantine period who ruled from 527 to 565 and Theodora was the wife to him 3. Hagia Sophia built for Justinian . Innovations 4. What are penditives and sqinches ? Penditives are spherical triangle surrounded by arches . squinches
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the rise both of these postclassical empires. The Byzantine Empire had one of the most powerful navies and armies in the world up until the crusades. This helped protect the Byzantine’s territory from invaders and also make sure their capital Constantinople was also safe‚ which helped in the development of a strong empire. The Islamic Empire had the Rashidun army‚ which maintained a high level of discipline‚ strategic prowess‚ and organization throughout the Islamic Empire. In the rising to power
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The Silver plate of the Battle of David and Goliath is from the Byzantine art period. The Byzantine plate was created in 629 to 630. Within the Byzantine Empire‚ it shared Roman legal and political traditions‚ customary Greek culture‚ and Christianity. This stunning plate is the major plate of the set of nine; it displays the scene of the King David’s life in the Old Testament. The artist interpretation will be examined. This study of plate will trace the subject matter of iconography‚ function
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ARTH*1510 Midterm 2: Compare and Contrast Augustus Primaporta 7.10 Origin: Rome Size: Height 6’8” Material: Marble Period: 20 ce Style: Veristic style‚ with stress on maturity‚ turned to Hellenizing style Description: Portraits see him as ageless‚ as seen in statue References to previous art and historical events to strengthen his authority Next to right ankle‚ a cupid playfully riding a dolphin‚ Cupid‚ or Eros‚ the Son of Venus‚ symbolized descent from Goddess of love through his ancestor Aeneas
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Wealth and Commerce of Constantinople” was written between 1165 and 1173 C.E. Constantinople was founded by Constantine the Great in 324 C.E. and was the capital city of the Roman Empire. Constantinople is described in the Source from the Past “The Wealth and Commerce of Constantinople” and also in Jonathan Harris’ book Constantinople: Capital of Byzantium. The document‚ “The Wealth and Commerce of Constantinople” is important because it reflects on the growth of Constantinople as a wealthy city that
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(a) Who was Makarios Makarios III was the Archbishop and primate of the autocephalous Church of Cyprus since 1950 until his death in 1977. During the 1950s he became the political leader of the anti-colonial struggle of the Greek Cypriot movement EOKA (National Organization of Cypriot Fighters) that fought against the British colonisers. Consequently Makarios‚ because of his dual role‚ became the Ethnarch‚ the de facto leader of the Greek Cypriot Community. Makarios showed from the early beginning
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