Exam 16: The Two Worlds of Christendom

Look at Map 16.2,The Carolingian empire,814 C.E. What were the foundations of Charlemagne's empire? In what ways did he attempt to re-create Rome? What were the major threats to his empire?

Describe the Christian missionary work that developed out of monastic society.How successful was it in spreading Christianity in the larger world?

Charlemagne maintained regular diplomatic relations with the

The Benedictine Rule was spread to women living in convents by

Saints Methodius and Cyril

Corpus iuris civilis was Justinian's definitive codification of Roman law.

Examine the theory of caesaropapism.What were its origins? Explain its relation to the power of the Byzantine emperor.What influence did it have on European history?

Describe what historians in the past have meant by using the term "feudalism." Explain the lord-vassal relationship.

Justinian's most important and long-lasting political achievement was his

Hagia Sophia was

Historians once used the term feudalism to refer to

Examine Map 16.1,Success states to the Roman empire,ca.600 C.E. What region became the new center of political and religious authority? What role did the Germanic kingdoms play in early medieval Europe?

What was the theme system? How did it work? Why was it so successful? What led to its demise?

St.Basil of Caesarea

Discuss the significance of the city of Constantinople.What was life in the city like? Why would its eventual fall be seen as such a disaster?

Benjamin of Tudela proposed that,"Wealth like that of Constantinople is not to be found in the whole world." Why was Constantinople so wealthy? What role did trade play in its creation and its centuries of dominance?

What is Hagia Sophia used for today,and what does this use tell us about the fate of Byzantium?

One of the biggest reasons for increased agricultural production in Europe was the

Examine the social structure of the Byzantine empire.Explain the theme system.Trace the changing status of the peasants.

The wife of Justinian,who proved to be an invaluable adviser,was