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How did the Byzantine empire lead to the middle ages?
The Byzantine Empire did not lead to the Middle Ages so much as it was a product of the Middle Ages. The Byzantine Empire was not given that name until the 17th century. Prior to that it was called the Roman Empire, and it was a country that remained from that empire. The problem was that historians needed a way to distinguish it from the Roman Empire as it existed during the time of when it effectively enclosed the Mediterranean Sea. Its nature had changed in a number of important ways, perhaps the single most important being that it was essentially Greek in nature rather than Greco-Roman or Latin.
Did rabbis lead the church in the western roman empire?
No, the Church was led by Popes and bishops, and it opposed the Rabbis.
How the Byzantine empire religiously view was differ from roman empire?
The Byzantine Empire viewed religion as an integral part of the state, with the Emperor as the head of both the political and religious affairs. In contrast, the Roman Empire tolerated a wide range of religious beliefs and practices, and while the Emperor held religious authority, it was not as closely intertwined with the state. Additionally, the Byzantine Empire placed a strong emphasis on Byzantine Christianity, specifically the Eastern Orthodox Church, while the Roman Empire encompassed a wider variety of religious beliefs, including Christianity, Paganism, and Judaism.
How did the Ottoman Empire defeat the byzantine empire?
The Ottomans had skilled soldiers, so over time they would conquer different parts slowly, and once they had defeated the last of the Byzantine Empire, the Ottoman Empire was now a large empire. The Ottoman Empire started off as a little community, but kept growing into a large empire, lead by a man named Osman.
Who was Belisarius?
Belisarius was a Byzantine general working under King Justinian. Justinian wanted to reunite the Roman Empire and bring back Rome's glory. To accomplish this, he had to conquer Western Europe and northern Africa, He ordered a general name Belisarius to strengthen and lead the Byzantine army. When Belisarius took command, he reorganized the Byzantine army. Instead of foot soldiers, the Byzantine army utilized cavalry; soldiers mounted on horses. Byzantine cavalry wore armor and carried bows and lances, which were long spears.
The division of the Roman Empire lead to the formation of what empire?
The Byzantine Empire.
How did the Byzantine empire lead to the middle ages?
The Byzantine Empire did not lead to the Middle Ages so much as it was a product of the Middle Ages. The Byzantine Empire was not given that name until the 17th century. Prior to that it was called the Roman Empire, and it was a country that remained from that empire. The problem was that historians needed a way to distinguish it from the Roman Empire as it existed during the time of when it effectively enclosed the Mediterranean Sea. Its nature had changed in a number of important ways, perhaps the single most important being that it was essentially Greek in nature rather than Greco-Roman or Latin.
Did rabbis lead the church in the western roman empire?
No, the Church was led by Popes and bishops, and it opposed the Rabbis.
In 330 what did Emperor Constantine do that led to the beginning of the Byzantine Empire?
Constantine the Great designated Byzantium as his imperial capital, redeveloped and renamed it Constantinople, after himself - Constantinople means city of Constantine. However, this did not lead to the beginning of the Byzantine Empire. In fact, the Byzantine Empire did not actually exist. This is a term which has been coined by historians to indicate the eastern part of the Roman Empire after the fall of the western part of this empire and which became popular in the 19th century. The people in question did not know this term and called their empire Roman Empire. Therefore, it would be more appropriate to talk of a "Byzantine" period. This started about a century later.
Who did Justinian hire to lead the byzantine army?
Justinian hired Belisarius to lead the Byzantine army.
How the Byzantine empire religiously view was differ from roman empire?
The Byzantine Empire viewed religion as an integral part of the state, with the Emperor as the head of both the political and religious affairs. In contrast, the Roman Empire tolerated a wide range of religious beliefs and practices, and while the Emperor held religious authority, it was not as closely intertwined with the state. Additionally, the Byzantine Empire placed a strong emphasis on Byzantine Christianity, specifically the Eastern Orthodox Church, while the Roman Empire encompassed a wider variety of religious beliefs, including Christianity, Paganism, and Judaism.
How did the Ottoman Empire defeat the byzantine empire?
The Ottomans had skilled soldiers, so over time they would conquer different parts slowly, and once they had defeated the last of the Byzantine Empire, the Ottoman Empire was now a large empire. The Ottoman Empire started off as a little community, but kept growing into a large empire, lead by a man named Osman.
What group introduced the Cyrillic alphabet Orthodox Christianity and domed architecture to Russian culture Mongols?
The Orthodox in Russia asked that the Orthodox in the Byzantine empire send some missionaries. At this point, there was no written language for the Russian people. The byzantine empire sent two scholars, who were the brothers Cyrill and Methodius, to lead this missionary movement. These two brothers were the founders of the Russian alphabet, thus why it is so similar to the Greek alphabet. This was done so that the Bible could be translated for the people of Russia.
What wars occured between the Turks and the europeans during the middle ages?
The Turks undertook a series of actions to conquer the Byzantine Empire. This lead to the crusades, which included a series of wars between Europeans and Turks. After the crusades, the Turks continued working to conquer the Byzantine Empire until they finally succeeded in 1453. This ended the Middle Ages, but not the Turkish conquests in Europe.
Who was Belisarius?
Belisarius was a Byzantine general working under King Justinian. Justinian wanted to reunite the Roman Empire and bring back Rome's glory. To accomplish this, he had to conquer Western Europe and northern Africa, He ordered a general name Belisarius to strengthen and lead the Byzantine army. When Belisarius took command, he reorganized the Byzantine army. Instead of foot soldiers, the Byzantine army utilized cavalry; soldiers mounted on horses. Byzantine cavalry wore armor and carried bows and lances, which were long spears.
How did emperor Constantine establish the Byzantine empire?
Constantine the Great designated Byzantium as his imperial capital, redeveloped and renamed it Constantinople, after himself - Constantinople means city of Constantine. However, this did not lead to the beginning of the Byzantine Empire. In fact, the Byzantine Empire did not actually exist. This is a term which has been coined by historians to indicate the eastern part of the Roman Empire after the fall of the western part of this empire and which became popular in the 19th century. The people in question did not know this term and called their empire Roman Empire. Therefore, it would be more appropriate to talk of a "Byzantine" period. This started about a century later.
Did the pope struggle for power against the byzantine emperors and lead to a schism in Christianity?
Yes.
