PPT-Byzantine Empire & Rise of Russia

Unit Two Introduction When the Western Roman Empire crumbled in the 5 th century as it was overrun by invading tribes a new empire began to rise Emperor Constantine had seen this threat as it became apparent in the 4. Chapter 6: The Byzantine & Islamic Empires. The Rise of “New Rome”. Constantinople . D. edicated in 330. Important commercial center. Political and religious center. Capital of Eastern Roman Empire. and . Early Russia. AP European History. Byzantine Empire. Formation of the Empire. Established by Emperor Diocletian’s division of the Roman Empire. Eastern half of the Roman Empire. Constantine reunited the empires but moved the capital to Constantinople. Do Now: What do you know about Ancient history?.  . Rise of The Empire. -Rome’s emperor Constantine moved the capital to Constantinople, causing Rome to be split into two parts (Eastern Empire and Western Empire). TWO GROUPS: CREATE A LEADER. RULES:. RELIGION IS CHRISTIANITY BUT. ALL GROUPS= CREATE A 3 RULES THAT OTHER GROUPS MUST FOLLOW. RELIGIOUSLY BASED. WHAT ARE THE ODDS THAT WE WILL FOLOW THE OTHERS…. Dates: 330-1500. Map of the Byzantine Empire. Byzantine Empire. The Byzantine Empire was the continuation of the Roman Empire in the Greek speaking, eastern part of the Mediterranean. . Byzantium was the name of a small, but important town at the . Vocabulary for Chapter 9. Define the vocabulary word. Draw a picture of the vocabulary word. Create four clues about the vocabulary word to help remember the definition. Vocabulary – . Autocrat. Icon. Religion. Constantine became Christian. Ended persecution of Christians. Made Christianity the official religion of Rome. Capital City. Moved capital from Rome to Byzantium. Rebuilt the city stronger. Ch 2.1 The First Christians. Place & Time. 50 – 800 AD. Christianity blooms. Roman Empire splits and evolves. Ch 1.1 . Vocab. Procurator. Clergy. Laity. Transformation. Structure. The Roman Empire. Essential Questions. How can religion impact a culture?. What factors lead to the rise and fall of empires?. We’ve already talked about the importance of maintenance and wise decisions. . It Matters Because…. Developments in Europe and the Byzantine Empire. . Where we last left off…. The Roman Empire was divided into two factions. The . Eastern Roman Empire. , centered in Constantinople became highly centralized government known as the . Byzantine Empire – Eastern Roman Empire Byzantine Empire (330 CE-1453 CE) The Eastern Empire split from Rome after 330 CE, and continued under Greek rule While the West fell in 485 CE, the East continued and was a dominant force The Byzantine Empire in Postclassical Times Origins Roman Emperor Constantine moves capital to Byzantium (Constantinople) - 330 CE Roman Empire divided - 395 CE In 7 th century CE Greek adopted by Byzantine Empire In 330 AD the Roman Emperor Constantine shifted the center of power from the western half of the Roman Empire to the Eastern half Constantine wanted to create a New Romeand rebuilt the city of Byzanti Byzantine Empire (330 CE-1453 CE). The Eastern Empire split from Rome after 330 CE, and . continued under Greek rule. While the West fell in 485 CE, the . East continued and was a dominant force. In economics, politics, trade, and culture throughout the P-C Era .