Chapter 2 Lesson 3 The Early Byzantine Empire

Rise of Constantinople The Capital City Its location played a key role in its growth, standing between Europe and Asia Its location played a key role in its growth, standing between Europe and Asia

Rise of Constantinople The Capital City Its location played a key role in its growth, standing between Europe and Asia. Its location played a key role in its growth, standing between Europe and Asia. It thrived as a center of business and trade. It thrived as a center of business and trade.

Rise of Constantinople The Capital City Its location played a key role in its growth, standing between Europe and Asia. Its location played a key role in its growth, standing between Europe and Asia. It thrived as a center of business and trade. It thrived as a center of business and trade. The main street running through the city was Mese. The main street running through the city was Mese.

Rise of Constantinople The Capital City Its location played a key role in its growth, standing between Europe and Asia. Its location played a key role in its growth, standing between Europe and Asia. It thrived as a center of business and trade. It thrived as a center of business and trade. The main street running through the city was Mese. The main street running through the city was Mese. Merchants lined the street and sold goods from all over the world. Merchants lined the street and sold goods from all over the world.

Rise of Constantinople The Capital City Its location played a key role in its growth, standing between Europe and Asia. Its location played a key role in its growth, standing between Europe and Asia. It thrived as a center of business and trade. It thrived as a center of business and trade. The main street running through the city was Mese. The main street running through the city was Mese. Merchants lined the street and sold goods from all over the world. Merchants lined the street and sold goods from all over the world. Citizens enjoyed entertainment at the Hippodrome. Citizens enjoyed entertainment at the Hippodrome.

Exit Question: What were some of the main attractions of Constantinople?

Disagreements Split Christianity Christianity remains strong Christianity emerged during the Roman Empire. Christianity emerged during the Roman Empire.

Disagreements Split Christianity Christianity remains strong Christianity emerged during the Roman Empire. Christianity emerged during the Roman Empire. The bishop of Rome was known as the Pope, head of the entire Christian church. The bishop of Rome was known as the Pope, head of the entire Christian church.

Disagreements Split Christianity Christianity remains strong Christianity emerged during the Roman Empire. Christianity emerged during the Roman Empire. The bishop of Rome was known as the Pope, head of the entire Christian church. The bishop of Rome was known as the Pope, head of the entire Christian church. Despite its fall from glory, the city of Rome remained the home of the pope. Despite its fall from glory, the city of Rome remained the home of the pope.

Disagreements Split Christianity Christianity remains strong Christianity emerged during the Roman Empire. Christianity emerged during the Roman Empire. The bishop of Rome was known as the Pope, head of the entire Christian church. The bishop of Rome was known as the Pope, head of the entire Christian church. Despite its fall from glory, the city of Rome remained the home of the pope. Despite its fall from glory, the city of Rome remained the home of the pope. Tensions Rise Byzantine emperors considered themselves the final authority on religious issues. Byzantine emperors considered themselves the final authority on religious issues.

Disagreements Split Christianity Christianity remains strong Christianity emerged during the Roman Empire. Christianity emerged during the Roman Empire. The bishop of Rome was known as the Pope, head of the entire Christian church. The bishop of Rome was known as the Pope, head of the entire Christian church. Despite its fall from glory, the city of Rome remained the home of the pope. Despite its fall from glory, the city of Rome remained the home of the pope. Tensions Rise Byzantine emperors considered themselves the final authority on religious issues. Byzantine emperors considered themselves the final authority on religious issues. The popes insisted that they had the ultimate say on such matters. The popes insisted that they had the ultimate say on such matters.

Disagreements Split Christianity Christianity remains strong Christianity emerged during the Roman Empire. Christianity emerged during the Roman Empire. The bishop of Rome was known as the Pope, head of the entire Christian church. The bishop of Rome was known as the Pope, head of the entire Christian church. Despite its fall from glory, the city of Rome remained the home of the pope. Despite its fall from glory, the city of Rome remained the home of the pope. Tensions Rise Byzantine emperors considered themselves the final authority on religious issues. Byzantine emperors considered themselves the final authority on religious issues. The popes insisted that they had the ultimate say on such matters. The popes insisted that they had the ultimate say on such matters. In 730, Emperor Leo III banned the use of icons. In 730, Emperor Leo III banned the use of icons.

Disagreements Split Christianity Tensions Rise Byzantine emperors considered themselves the final authority on religious issues. Byzantine emperors considered themselves the final authority on religious issues. The popes insisted that they had the ultimate say on such matters. The popes insisted that they had the ultimate say on such matters. In 730, Emperor Leo III banned the use of icons. In 730, Emperor Leo III banned the use of icons. Leo viewed the use of icons as idol worship or the belief in false gods. Leo viewed the use of icons as idol worship or the belief in false gods.

Disagreements Split Christianity Tensions Rise Byzantine emperors considered themselves the final authority on religious issues. Byzantine emperors considered themselves the final authority on religious issues. The popes insisted that they had the ultimate say on such matters. The popes insisted that they had the ultimate say on such matters. In 730, Emperor Leo III banned the use of icons. In 730, Emperor Leo III banned the use of icons. Leo viewed the use of icons as idol worship or the belief in false gods. Leo viewed the use of icons as idol worship or the belief in false gods. The pope supported the use of icons. The pope supported the use of icons.

Disagreements Split Christianity Tensions Rise Byzantine emperors considered themselves the final authority on religious issues. Byzantine emperors considered themselves the final authority on religious issues. The popes insisted that they had the ultimate say on such matters. The popes insisted that they had the ultimate say on such matters. In 730, Emperor Leo III banned the use of icons. In 730, Emperor Leo III banned the use of icons. Leo viewed the use of icons as idol worship or the belief in false gods. Leo viewed the use of icons as idol worship or the belief in false gods. The pope supported the use of icons. The pope supported the use of icons. The pope excommunicated (removed) the Byzantine Emperor from the church. The pope excommunicated (removed) the Byzantine Emperor from the church.

Disagreements Split Christianity Church Splits In 1054 the disagreement led to a schism. In 1054 the disagreement led to a schism.

Disagreements Split Christianity Church Splits In 1054 the disagreement led to a schism. In 1054 the disagreement led to a schism.

Disagreements Split Christianity Church Splits In 1054 the disagreement led to a schism. In 1054 the disagreement led to a schism. The schism created 2 new religions: - the Roman Catholic in the west - the Orthodox church in the east The schism created 2 new religions: - the Roman Catholic in the west - the Orthodox church in the east

Disagreements Split Christianity Church Splits In 1054 the disagreement led to a schism. In 1054 the disagreement led to a schism. The schism created 2 new religions: - the Roman Catholic in the west - the Orthodox church in the east The schism created 2 new religions: - the Roman Catholic in the west - the Orthodox church in the east Both churches continued to embrace many of the same Christian principles. Both churches continued to embrace many of the same Christian principles.

Disagreements Split Christianity Church Splits In 1054 the disagreement led to a schism. In 1054 the disagreement led to a schism. The schism created 2 new religions: - the Roman Catholic in the west - the Orthodox church in the east The schism created 2 new religions: - the Roman Catholic in the west - the Orthodox church in the east Both churches continued to embrace many of the same Christian principles. Both churches continued to embrace many of the same Christian principles. Most significant difference occurred in the church-state relations. Most significant difference occurred in the church-state relations.

Disagreements Split Christianity Church Splits In 1054 the disagreement led to a schism. In 1054 the disagreement led to a schism. The schism created 2 new religions: - the Roman Catholic in the west - the Orthodox church in the east The schism created 2 new religions: - the Roman Catholic in the west - the Orthodox church in the east Both churches continued to embrace many of the same Christian principles. Both churches continued to embrace many of the same Christian principles. Most significant difference occurred in the church-state relations. Most significant difference occurred in the church-state relations. The pope claimed authority over the church AND Kings and Emperors The pope claimed authority over the church AND Kings and Emperors

Disagreements Split Christianity Church Splits In 1054 the disagreement led to a schism. In 1054 the disagreement led to a schism. The schism created 2 new religions: - the Roman Catholic in the west - the Orthodox church in the east The schism created 2 new religions: - the Roman Catholic in the west - the Orthodox church in the east Both churches continued to embrace many of the same Christian principles. Both churches continued to embrace many of the same Christian principles. Most significant difference occurred in the church-state relations. Most significant difference occurred in the church-state relations. The pope claimed authority over the church AND Kings and Emperors The pope claimed authority over the church AND Kings and Emperors In the Orthodox church, the emperor ruled over all. In the Orthodox church, the emperor ruled over all.