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Did the Ottoman Empire take over the Roman Empire?
No, the Ottoman empire was long after the Roman empire. After the Roman empire, the byzantine empire followed. The Ottoman Turks did, however, take over the Byzantine captial of Constanope renaming it Istanbul.
How did the byzantine emperors view their rule in the church?
In the Orthodox the emperor claims authority over all religious leaders. And in the Roman Catholic the pope claims authority over all kings and emperors.
Which Byzantine Empire not control during its height?
During its height, the Byzantine Empire did not control parts of Western Europe, including regions such as France, Spain, and the British Isles. It also lacked control over territories in North Africa, much of the Italian Peninsula, and the majority of the Iberian Peninsula. Additionally, the Byzantine Empire struggled to maintain dominance in the eastern Mediterranean against rising powers like the Seljuk Turks and later the Ottoman Turks.
Why was caesaropapism important in the administrion of the byzantine empire?
Byzantine emperors had authority over the (orthodox) Church. The emperor presided over Ecumenical Councils and appointed Patriarchs and sometimes issued ecclesiastic edicts without consulting the church. This happened between the 4th and 10th centuries.
Was Constantinople a city captured by Turks?
Yes, yes it was. Now it's Istanbul, not Constantinople. (I highly doubt it will ever go back. Constantinople got the works, and it was no one's business but the Turks.) On May 29th, 1453, Byzantium (Greek)- which was then Constantinople (Roman), was captured by the Turkish Sultan Mahmud II. then it became Constantinople.
Did the Migration of the seljuk Turks let to the first crusade?
Yes, the migration of the Seljuk Turks significantly contributed to the conditions that led to the First Crusade. Their expansion into the Byzantine Empire and the subsequent defeat of Byzantine forces at the Battle of Manzikert in 1071 weakened Byzantine control over Anatolia, prompting a call for help from the Byzantine Emperor Alexios I. This appeal for aid ultimately led to Pope Urban II's call for the First Crusade in 1095, as Western Christians sought to reclaim Jerusalem and aid their Eastern Christian counterparts. The Seljuk Turks' presence thus played a crucial role in the geopolitical landscape that catalyzed the Crusade.
How did the Byzantine emperor maintain control over church?
The emperor chose the patriarch of Constantinople, leading the Church official in the Byzantine Empire.The emperor became an autocrat and the head of the church as well as the state.
What was the role of emperor?
The Byzantine emperor was an absolute ruler. He also exerted control over the church of the empire, the Orthodox Christian Church.
Who won of in the fall of the roman empire?
In the west, Odoaer was the victor over Romulus Augustulus and in the east, the Ottoman Turks took over the Byzantine capitol.
Did the Ottoman Empire take over the Roman Empire?
No, the Ottoman empire was long after the Roman empire. After the Roman empire, the byzantine empire followed. The Ottoman Turks did, however, take over the Byzantine captial of Constanope renaming it Istanbul.
What role did the Seljuk Turks play in the beginning the crusades?
The Seljuk Turks played a crucial role in the beginning of the Crusades by expanding their empire into the Byzantine territories and capturing Jerusalem in 1071. Their conquests prompted the Byzantine Emperor Alexios I Komnenos to seek military assistance from the West, which ultimately led to Pope Urban II calling for the First Crusade in 1095. The Seljuks' control over key pilgrimage sites and their conflict with Christian states galvanized Western Christians, setting the stage for the Crusades.
What power did the Byzantine emperor have over the patriarch of constantinople?
The Byzantine emperor held significant authority over the Patriarch of Constantinople, as he was considered the secular authority in the empire and often intervened in ecclesiastical matters. While the patriarch had spiritual leadership over the Orthodox Church, the emperor could influence church appointments and decisions, effectively intertwining political and religious power. This relationship often led to tensions, especially when the patriarch opposed imperial policies or sought to assert ecclesiastical independence. Ultimately, the emperor's power over the patriarch exemplified the close ties between church and state in Byzantine governance.
When did the byzantium empire happen and why?
The ByzantINE (not Byzantium) Empire was brought to an end by invasions by the Ottoman Turks. First they took over the Byzantine territories in the Balkan Peninsula (southeastern Europe) and then in 1453 captured the capital of the empire, Constantinople.
Where did the emperor move the capital named constantinople?
Near a Greek town Called Byzantium. It was renamed Istanbul when it was taken over by the Turks.
How did the byzantine emperors view their rule in the church?
In the Orthodox the emperor claims authority over all religious leaders. And in the Roman Catholic the pope claims authority over all kings and emperors.
Why did Emperor Alexius you participate in the Crusades?
Emperor Alexius I Komnenos participated in the Crusades primarily to regain control over lost Byzantine territories and to strengthen his empire against the advancing Seljuk Turks. He sought military assistance from Western Europe to bolster his forces and protect his realm. Additionally, he aimed to unite Christian forces against a common enemy and secure the safety of pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land. His involvement was both a strategic move to enhance Byzantine power and a response to the growing threat from Muslim forces.
How long did the Roman Empire last after it was moved to Constantinople?
The eastern Byzantine Empire lasted another thousand years until taken over by the Ottoman Turks in 1453.
