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The Byzantine Empire
After Rome split, the Eastern Empire, known as Byzantium,
flourishes for a thousand years.
A New Rome in a New Setting
The Eastern Roman Empire– Roman Empire officially divides into East and
West in 395.– Eastern Empire flourishes; becomes
known as Byzantium– Justinian becomes emperor of Byzantium in
527.– His armies reconquer much of the former
Roman territory.– Byzantine emperors head state and
church, use brutal politics
Life in the New Rome
New Laws for the Empire– Justinian seeks to revise and update
laws for governing the empire– Justinian Code—new set of laws
consisting of four main parts– Code regulates much of Byzantine life;
lasts for 900 years.
Justinian
Creating the Imperial Capital– Justinian launches a program to
beautify the capital, Constantinople.
– Constructs new buildings; builds magnificent church, Hagia Sophia.
– Byzantines preserve Greco-Roman culture and learning.
Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ng--WLT0Xjc
Constantinople
Constantinople’s Hectic Pace– City becomes trading hub with major
marketplace.– Giant Hippodrome offers chariot races
and other entertainment.– Racing fans start riots in 532; the
government restores order violently.– Empress Theodora is the powerful wife
and adviser to Justinian.
Activities-Part 1Topic: Byzantine Empire vs. Roman
Empire Student Activity: Create a compare
and contrast Venn Diagram evaluating how the Byzantine church differed from the Roman church in its use of icons, language, and imperial authority over the church, and marriage of priests.
http://www.historyworld.net/wrldhis/plaintexthistories.asp?historyid=ac59
Activities Part 2
Topic: Rise of Emperor Justinian Student Activity: Click on the
following link below and view the slide show. Drawing conclusions based on the slideshow, write a two paragraph description of the life of Emperor Justinian.
http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/just/hd_just.htm
The Empire Falls
Years of Turmoil– Justinian dies in 565; the empire faces
many crises after his death.Attacks from East and West
– Byzantium faces attacks from many different groups.
– Empire survives through bribery, diplomacy, and military power.
– Constantinople falls in 1453; brings an end to the Byzantine Empire.
The Church Divides
A Religious Split– Christianity develops differently in Eastern and
Western Roman Empires.– Two churches disagree over many issues,
including the use of icons.– Icons are two-dimensional religious images
used to aid in prayer.– Leading bishop of Eastern Christianity is known
as a Patriarch.– In the West, the pope excommunicates the
emperor, banishing him from the church over the iconoclast controversy.
The Primary Causes of the East-West Schism of 1054*
Cause Eastern Church Western Church
POLITICAL RIVALRY Byzantine Empire Holy Roman Empire
CLAIMS OF PAPACY Patriarch of Constantinople was considered second in primacy to the bishop of Rome.
Bishop of Rome claimed supremacy over entire church.
THEOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT
Stagnated after Council of Chalcedon.
Continued to change and grow through controversies and expansion.
FILIOQUE CONTROVERSEY
Declared that the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father.
Declared that the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son.
ICONOCLASTIC CONTROVERSY
Engaged in 120-year dispute over the use of icons in worship; finally concluded they could be used (statues prohibited).
Made constant attempts to interfere in what was purely an Eastern dispute (statues permitted).
*from Robert C. Walton. Chronological and Background Charts of Church History. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1986.
The Primary Causes of the East-West Schism of 1054*
Cause Eastern Church Western Church
DIFFERENCES IN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
Greek/Oriental Latin/Occidental
CLERICAL CELIBACY Lower clergy were permitted to marry.
All clergy were required to be celibate.
OUTSIDE PRESSURES
Muslims constricted and put continual pressure on Eastern Church.
Western Barbarians were Christianized and assimilated by Western church.
MUTUAL EXCOMMUNICATION OF 1054
Michael Cerularius anathematized Pope Leo IX after having been excommunicated by him.
Leo IX excommunicated Patriarch Michael Cerularius of Constantinople.
*from Robert C. Walton. Chronological and Background Charts of Church History. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1986.
Four Original Provinces within Christianity Recognized by the Council of Nicaea (325 C.E.)
Antioch
Alexandria Jerusalem
Rome
In 325, the Council of Nicaea recognized only four major jurisdictions within the church. Due to the Jewish revolts of the 1st and 2nd Centuries, a shift in the influence of Christianity had taken place away from Jerusalem. Antioch and Alexandria became major jurisdictions, but because of conflicting schools of interpretation and theology often disputed with one another. After its founding by Constantine, Constantinople was rising in importance and later its Patriarch also disputed with Alexandria over theology (e.g. Nestorius who held to the Nestorian heresy of a two-person Christology). Rome, being the original seat of the Roman Empire was given Primacy as “first among equals.” This meant that the opinion of the pope of Rome was canvassed in theological disputes. He was given some jurisdiction outside of Rome, but it did not mean he had jurisdiction over the other three provinces. It was implied that the distance of Rome from the other provinces gave the Pope some level of impartiality as to theological opinion, but not a definitive say in settling disputes.
“Pentarchy”: Five Provinces Recognized by the Council of Chalcedon (451 C.E.)
Antioch
Alexandria Jerusalem
Rome
Constantinople
In 381 the Council of Constantinople elevated Constantinople to a Patriarchate (major province) because the seat of the Roman government was moved there. Constantine had called Constantinople “Nova Roma” (New Rome). Theodosius the Great, who died in 395, was the last emperor to rule a unified Roman Empire. In 410 Germanic tribes (Visogoths) had sacked Rome, and by the middle of the 5th century the western Roman Empire had fallen. In 451 the Council of Chalcedon—which settled the Christological controversies of the time—affirmed a fifth province in Constantinople.
Eastern Orthodox View of the Equality of Patriarchs
Patriarch of Rome
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First Among Equals
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Patriarch of Alexandria
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Patriarch of
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“First among equals” merely meant that the Pope’s opinion was the one that was asked first. As noted above, the distance of Rome from the east could imply impartiality. But the Eastern Orthodox did not hold that the Pope’s opinion was law for the entire Church. In the ancient “pentarchy”, he would preside as the “chair” in an ecumenical council. This did not give him any authority over other jurisdictions however.
Roman Catholic Viewof “Papal Supremacy”
Pope of Rome
Supreme above other
provinces
Patriarch of
Constant-inople
Patriarch of
Alexandria
Patriarch of
Antioch
Patriarch of
Jerusalem
Video Conclusion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IARagygaQhg
Activity-Part 1
Log on to: http://lukensocialstudies.weebly.com/the-great-schism.html
Scroll down to: Diary Entry Activity Fill out the compare and contrast
chartTime: 30 minutes
Activity-Part 2
Scroll down to Option A and construct a political cartoon.
Must incorporate at least 2 of the listed techniques!
Time: 25 minutes
Effect of Islamic Conquests
Antioch
Alexandria Jerusalem
Rome
Constantinople
The Islamic conquests of the 7th and 8th Centuries effectively eliminate any influence of the patriarchates of Jerusalem, Antioch, and Alexandria in the Christian world. Constantinople had already been given second place in “primacy” to Rome, therefore the two main “rival” patriarchates are Rome and Constantinople. This sets up the political conflict that was to come and be exacerbated by the linguistic, liturgical, and theological differences between Rome and Constantinople.
Linguistic Disunity
West—dominant language LatinEast—dominant language GreekDecline in bilingualism after the fall
of the western empireLinguistic disunity develops into
cultural disunity– Different religious rites and liturgy
develop– Different approaches to Christian
doctrine emerge
Papal Supremacy and theNicene Creed
Pope Leo IX claimed he held authority over the four eastern patriarchs.
The Pope in 1014 inserted the “Filioque clause” (the words “and the son” in regards to the procession of the Holy Spirit) into the Latin version of the Nicene Creed. (This was not allowed by the Roman church in the Greek version).
The Eastern Orthodox today state that the Bishops of Rome and Constantinople are equal, therefore, the Roman pontiff could not claim authority over Constantinople.
Iconoclast Controversy
The Byzantine Emperor Leo III outlawed the veneration of icons in the 8th century. Some believe this to be a result of the pressures of Islam. Those who were against the use of icons in the church were called “iconoclasts.
The western church rejected iconoclasm. However, icons, which are generally two dimensional works of art were generally not used. Instead, statues were allowed in the western church .
Different Church/State Relations
• Caesaropapism in the east subordinated the church to the religious claims of the dominant political state. In the Byzantine Empire, the emperor had supreme authority over the church.
• In the west the church was relatively independent of the state due to the fall of the western empire and a lack of authority.
• Later, when strong kingdoms emerge in Western Europe, the controversy surfaces creating church/state conflicts.
Caesaropapism
Russia established caesaropapist control over the Russian Orthodox Church in the city of Kiev.
In 989 C.E., the Russian leader, Prince Vladimir, converted to Orthodox Christianity and urged all of his subjects to follow his example.
Church/State Relations Contd…
– Pope and patriarch excommunicate each other over religious doctrines and disputes over jurisdiction.
– Eastern and Western churches officially split in 1054.
– West—Roman Catholic Church– East—Orthodox Church
Conclusion
Byzantine Missionaries Convert the Slavs– Eastern Orthodox missionaries seek to
convert the northern peoples known as the Slavs.
– Missionaries create the Cyrillic alphabet—the basis for many Slavic languages.
– Alphabet enables many groups to read the Bible.
Quiz
Next week on Byzantine Empire! Study over the weekend!
Activity
Drawing an Icon!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
Y7tKexc4wSMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
43yPMicTjW4
Quiz!
Time: 15 minutes
Analyze
“For the west, much of the history of Islam has been obscured behind a veil of fear and misunderstanding.”
What does this quote mean?
The Rise of IslamMullin
Deserts, Towns, and Trade Routes
The Arabian Peninsula– A crossroads of three continents: Africa,
Asia, Europe.– Mostly desert with a small amount of
fertile land
Deserts, Towns, and Trade Routes
Desert and Town Life– Bedouins, Arab nomads, thrive in the
desert.– Bedouins live in clans, which give
support to members.– Some Arabs settle near oases or market
towns.
Deserts, Towns, and Trade Routes
Crossroads of Trade and Ideas– Many sea and land trade routes pass
through Arabia.– Trade extends to the Byzantine and
Sassanid empires to the north.
Deserts, Towns, and Trade Routes
Mecca– Pilgrims come to Mecca to worship at
the Ka’aba, an ancient shrine.– Arabs associate shrine with Hebrew
prophet Abraham and monotheism.– Most Arabs believe in one God—Allah in
Arabic
The Prophet Muhammad
Early Life– Around A.D. 570 Muhammad is born into
a powerful Meccan clan.– He becomes a trader, and marries a
wealthy businesswoman, Khadijah.
The Prophet Muhammad
Revelations– By age 40, Muhammad spends much
time in prayer and meditation– He claims to hear the angel Gabriel tell
him he is a messenger of Allah.– Muhammad found the religion of Islam—
meaning “submission to the will of Allah”
– Many join him and become Muslim—meaning “one who has submitted.”
The Prophet Muhammad
The Hijrah– Muhammad’s followers are attacked;
together they leave Mecca in 622.– Hijrah was the Muslim migration from
Mecca to Yathrib (renamed Medina).
The Prophet Muhammad
The Hijrah (continued)– Muhammad attracts many more
followers and becomes a great leader. Political leader—joins Jews and Arabs of
Medina in a single community. Religious leader—draws more converts to
Islam. Military leader—tackles growing hostilities
between Mecca and Medina
Activity Create a timeline comparing Muhammad's life from 570
(Muhammad's birth) to 632 (Muhammad's death) with other events that were occurring at the same time outside of the Arabian Peninsula. These other events should be related to another person, another culture, or another geographic region.
Plot the events near the appropriate dates on the timeline. Summarize the events in your own words. Have a minimum of eight events on each portion of the
timeline. (Eight for Muhammad, and eight for the other person, culture or geographic region.)
Create three visuals for events relating to Muhammad, and three for the other portion of the timeline. The visuals need to show a clear connection to the events they represent. Use color and place visuals close to the events on the timeline.
Example
The Prophet Muhammad
Returning to Mecca– In 630, Muhammad and 10,000 followers
return to Mecca– Meccan leaders surrender.– Muhammad destroys idols in the Ka’aba.– Meccans convert to Islam.– Muhammad unifies Arabian Peninsula.
The Beliefs and Practices of Islam
Islam– The main teaching of Islam is that there is only
one god, Allah.– People are responsible for their own actions; there
is good and evil.– Islamic monument in Jerusalem—Dome of the
Rock. It is the oldest existing Islamic building in the world. Muslims believe Muhammad rose to heaven here to learn
Allah’s will. Jews believe Abraham was prepared to sacrifice son
Isaac at that same site.
The Dome of the Rock on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.
Exterior detail of the Dome of the Rock
Dome of the Rock viewed through the Old City’s “Cotton Gate”.
Panoramic view of Jerusalem with the
Dome of the Rock visible.
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The Beliefs and Practices of Islam
The Five Pillars: Muslims must carry out these five duties.– Statement of Faith to Allah and to Muhammad
as his prophet.– Prayer five times a day. Muslims may use the
mosque for this (an Islamic house of worship).– Giving alms, or money for the poor.– Fasting between dawn and sunset during the
holy month of Ramadan.– Performing the hajj—pilgrimage to Mecca—at
least once in a lifetime.
The Beliefs and Practices of Islam
Sources of Authority– Original source of authority for Muslims
is Allah.– Qur’an (Koran)—holy book, contains
revelations Muhammad claims to have received from Allah.
– Muslims follow Sunna—Muhammad’s example for proper living.
– Guidance of the Qur’an and Sunna are assembled in a body of law called shari’a.
The first verses of the first Sura Al-Fatiha (meaning “The Opener”) from the Qur’an done in beautiful calligraphy and geometric art.
Beautifully decorated Qur’an cover.
Interlinear edition of the Qur’an with a Persian translation underneath.
The Beliefs and Practices of Islam
Links to Judaism and Christianity– Muslims believe Allah is the same God
worshiped by Christians and Jews.– Muslims believe the Qur’an, Gospels, and Torah
contain God’s will as revealed through others.– Muslims, Christians, and Jews trace their roots
to Abraham.– All three religions believe in heaven, hell, and a
day of judgment.– Shari’a law requires Muslim leaders to extend
religious tolerance.
Activity
Part 1: Monotheistic Religions ChartPart 2: Islam Vocabulary (Matching)Part 3: Quiz Corrections
Islam ExpansionIn spite of internal
conflicts, the Muslims create a huge empire that includes land on three continents.
Vocabularycaliph Highest political and religious
leader in a Muslim governmentUmayyads Dynasty that ruled the
Muslim Empire from A.D. 661 to 750Shi’a Branch of Islam whose
members believe the first four caliphs are the rightful successors of Muhammad
Sunni Branch of Islam whose members believe Ali and his descendants are the rightful successors of Muhammad
VocabularySufi Muslim who tries to achieve
direct contact with GodAbbasids Dynasty that ruled much
of the Muslim Empire from A.D. 750 to 1258
al-Andalus Muslim-ruled area in what is now Spain
Fatimid Member of a Muslim dynasty that traced its ancestry to Muhammad’s daughter Fatima
Muhammad’s Successors Spread Islam
A New Leader– In 632 Muhammad dies; Muslims elect
Abu-Bakr to be the first caliph.– Caliph—title for a Muslim leader—means “successor” or “deputy.
Muhammad’s Successors Spread Islam
“Rightly Guided” Caliphs– The first four caliphs are guided by
the Qur’an and Muhammad’s actions.– Jihad—an armed struggle against
unbelievers—is used to expand Islam.– Muslims control all of Arabia, and armies
conquer Syria and lower Egypt.– By 750, the Muslim empire stretches
from the Atlantic Ocean to the Indus River.
Muhammad’s Successors Spread Islam
Reasons for Success– Muslim armies are well disciplined
and expertly commanded.– Byzantine and Sassanid empires are
weak from previous conflict.– Persecuted citizens of these empires
welcome Islam.– People are attracted to Islam’s offer of
equality and hope.
Muhammad’s Successors Spread Islam
Treatment of Conquered Peoples– Muslim invaders tolerate other
religions.– Christians and Jews receive special
consideration as “people of the book.”
From 632 to 750, highly mobile troops mounted on camels were successful in conquering lands in the name of Allah.
ActivityWhat does “jihad” mean for Muslims?What does “infidel” mean for
Muslims?What does “jihad” mean in today’s
world?Why is “jihad” so controversial for
everyone?
Research the answers to these 4 questions and then write 3 paragraphs explaining the answers to these three questions.
Objective
TELL ME WHY I SHOULD CARE ABOUT JIHAD IN YOUR ESSAY.
Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzCAPJDAnQA
Internal Conflict Creates a Crisis
Rise of the Umayyads– Struggles for power end the elective
system of choosing a caliph– A wealthy family, the Umayyads, take
power and move the capital to Damascus.
Internal Conflict Creates a Crisis
Sunni—Shi’a Split– Shi’a— “party” of Ali—believe the
caliph should be a descendant of Muhammad.
– Sunni—followers of Muhammad’s example—supported the Umayyads.
– Sufi followers pursue life of poverty and spirituality. They reject the Umayyads.
– In 750, a rebel group—the Abbasids—topple the Umayyads.
Control Extends Over Three-Continents
Fall of the Umayyads– Abbasids murder Umayyad family; one
prince escapes, Abd al-Rahman– He flees to Spain and establishes the
Umayyad caliphate in al-Andalus.– al-Andalus is a Muslim state in
southern Spain settled by North Africans.
Control Extends Over Three-Continents
Abbasids Consolidate Power– In 762, Abbasids move Muslim capital
from Damascus to Bagdad.– Location provides access to trade goods,
gold, and information.– Abbasids develop a strong bureaucracy
to manage empire.
Control Extends Over Three-Continents
Rival Groups Divide Muslim Lands– Independent Muslim states spring up;
Shi’a Muslims form new caliphate– Fatimid caliphate—claim descent from
Fatima, daughter of Muhammad.
Control Extends Over Three-Continents
Muslim Trade Network– Muslims trade by land and sea with Asia
and Europe– Muslim merchants use Arabic, single
currency, and checks.– Cordoba, in al-Andalus, is a dazzling
center of Muslim cutlure.
Conclusion
Remains the most powerful empire until the Mongols in East Asia begin to take over and Europe begins to transform from a Medieval to a Renaissance/humanist society.
Activity
Compare and Contrast Shi’ites and Sunnies.– 1. Read the article – 2. Complete Venn Diagram
Activity-2 paragraph response
1. Why do you think people get so confused about Sunni and Shi'ite Muslims? Do stereotypes play a role in this at all?
2. How did the loss of the caliphate affect Islam? How is understanding the importance of the caliphate and its end important for understanding Islamic leadership in the modern world?
Sources
http://www.aasd.k12.wi.us/staff/hermansenjoel/apmuseum/stellmachermarnocha/multiple_choice_quiz.htm