CD Reading Questions Chapter 2 Section 3 Page

Reading Questions #1 Why did Justinian reorganize Roman law?

Teacher Answer for Reading Question #1 One of Justinian’s passions - Law –Ordered officials to examine all of Rome’s laws Remove any out-of-date or unchristian laws Organize laws into legal system –Justinian’s Code –Goal: simplify Roman Law and fair treatment for all Why - Eastern Empire learns for the mistakes of the Western Empire –Government corruption Bribery and threats Collapse of the government structure Abuse of Citizens rights

Reading Question #2 What were two ways in which eastern and western Roman society were different?

Teacher Answer for Reading Question #2 Western Empire: –Speak Latin –Scholars studied Roman philosophy –Trade: Mediterranean region Not open to other cultures –Emperor had a less of a role in gov’t Only had political power –Pope and Bishops lead the church Eastern Empire: –Speak Greek –Scholars studied Greek philosophy –Trade: Gate way to Europe and Middle East Open to other cultures –Emperor had a bigger role in gov’t Head of the church Religious and political power

Reading Question #3 What led to a split in the Christian Church?

Teacher Answer for Reading Question #3 People in the East and West began to interpret and practice Christianity differently –Split caused by these differences: East (Eastern Orthodox Church) –Priest could get married –Services in Greek –Emperor led the Church West (Roman Catholic Church) –Priest could not get married –Services in Latin –Popes and Bishops led the Church