29 Questions
What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
Constantinople
Who ordered the construction of the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
Constantine
What did the construction of Constantinople by Emperor Constantine create?
Two empires, the Eastern and the Western Roman Empires
What was the Justinian Code?
A compilation of laws created by the Byzantine emperor
How did the Justinian Code influence Western Civilization?
It formed the basis of many laws in Western Civilization
Which church is known as the Eastern Orthodox Church?
Byzantine Church
What was the result of the differences between the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church?
The Great Schism
This was associated with Prince Vladimir adopting Christianity in 957?
Spread of Christianity and the Cyrillic alphabet through trade routes
What was the significance of the Byzantine monks developing the Cyrillic alphabet?
It became the basis of the Russian and many East European languages
How did the Kievan Rus expand their influence southward?
By conquering Kiev and establishing trade routes between the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea
What was a cause of the Kievan Empire's decline in power?
Mongol rule over most of Asia and movement west
What impact did the fall of the Kievan Empire have on the Byzantine Empire's wealth?
Trade routes failed, striking a fatal blow to the Byzantine Empire’s source of wealth
What was the immediate consequence of Genghis Khan's conquest of the Kievan Empire?
The Rus became isolated from the rest of Europe
What factor contributed significantly to the end of the Byzantine Empire?
Attacks from European kingdoms, the Roman Catholic Church, Vikings, and the Ottomans
What event marked the transition of Constantinople from a Christian to a Muslim city?
The sacking of Constantinople by the Ottomans in 1453
How did the collapse of the Byzantine Empire contribute to the Renaissance?
Many who fled Constantinople for Italy helped to preserve Roman and Greek cultures and languages, contributing to the start of the Renaissance
What characterized the social and economic system during the Medieval Period in Western Europe?
Feudalism, where a small group of landowners and families had absolute power
During the Medieval Period, who primarily subsisted on the landowner's property?
Most people, who were peasants
What was the primary form of power and control in Western Europe during the Medieval Period?
Absolute power held by a small group of landowners and families
What major historical events contributed to the spread of the Bubonic Plague in Europe?
The Crusades and the Ottoman and Byzantines trading networks
What was the estimated mortality rate of the Bubonic Plague in Europe?
Up to half of all Europeans
Which historical event did not contribute significantly to the spread of the Bubonic Plague in Europe?
The Age of Exploration
What was a central idea of Humanism during the Renaissance?
The potential value and goodness of human beings
What contributed to the end of feudalism during the Renaissance?
Shortage of labor and increased value of existing laborers
Who wrote the book The Prince, emphasizing effective leadership through fear during the Italian Renaissance?
Niccolò Machiavelli
Which philosopher is associated with the book Utopia, emphasizing the ideal society through the religion of Christianity during the Northern Renaissance?
Thomas More
Who is credited with the invention of the printing press during the Renaissance?
Johannes Gutenberg
What was the main impact of Gutenberg's inventions on printing in Europe?
Reduced the cost of printing books and other documents
What was the impact of the introduction of water-powered paper mills in medieval Europe?
Massive expansion of paper production and reduction in price
Study Notes
Byzantine Empire and Renaissance: A Historical Overview
- Emperor Constantine ordered the construction of Constantinople, establishing the Byzantine Empire and creating two Roman empires.
- The Byzantine Emperor created the Justinian Code, which influenced Western civilization and US laws.
- The Great Schism resulted from differences between the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church, particularly regarding the use of religious icons.
- The Byzantine Empire extended its influence through trade routes and diplomatic relations in Europe, South Asia, and North Africa.
- The Kievan Rus, descendants of Vikings, adopted Christianity and the Cyrillic alphabet, contributing to the spread of Christianity and Eastern European languages.
- The Byzantine Empire faced attacks from European kingdoms, the Roman Catholic Church, Vikings, and the Ottomans, ultimately falling in 1453.
- The collapse of the Byzantine Empire led to the preservation of Roman and Greek cultures and languages, contributing to the Renaissance.
- The Renaissance marked a shift from the medieval period, characterized by feudalism and the impact of the Bubonic Plague.
- Humanism and a shortage of labor contributed to the decline of feudalism and the rise of the Renaissance.
- The Italian Renaissance emphasized effective leadership through fear, while the Northern Renaissance focused on an ideal society through Christianity.
- The printing press, invented by Johannes Gutenberg, revolutionized the spread of knowledge and led to increased literacy and the rapid dissemination of ideas.
- The arrival of mechanical movable type printing in Europe during the Renaissance introduced mass communication, significantly impacting society and culture.
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