the byzantine empire the eastern roman empire. diocletian-splits empire into east and west to make...
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The Byzantine EmpireThe Eastern Roman Empire
• Diocletian -Splits empire into East and West• To make it easier to
manage the large empire
Diocletian – Split the Empire into East and West
• Constantine • Ends persecution of Christians• Christianity grows
strong
• Moves capital from Rome to Constantinople• Signals a shift in power
from West to East
Constantine – Moved the capital to Byzantium (Constantinople), ends Christian persecution
• Justinian • Recaptures lost land in West• Justinian code• All of Rome’s laws in
ONE document
• Builds Hagia Sophia and public works projects
Justinian
Hagia Sophia
• Constantinople • New capital of Roman Empire• Middle of trade
routes (Asia, Africa, Europe)• DIVERSITY!!! (cultures,
languages, clothing, ideas)
Constantinople – Center of the trade routes
Medieval Trade Routes
• Great Schism(split in Christianity)
Leo III – bans iconspope excommunicates him
• Christianity = main religion in West AND East since 300s AD
• Popes and Emperors in conflict—who has ultimate authority??
The Great Schism
• Pope claims all authority
• Emperor claims all authority
Who is most powerful?
• Roman Catholic (WEST)
• Greek Orthodox (EAST)
Western Christianity vs. Eastern Christianity