Medieval Study Guide 2 (Emergence of Medieval World & Byzantine Empire)

Roman emperor who divided the empire into a West and an East section. He is important because he established a functioning government that later becomes the Byzantine Empire.

Diocletian

Disagreed on what the "true" nature of Christianity should be.

Early Churches

where were Muhammad and his followers lived until they conquered Mecca.

Medina (Yathrib)

This was a contributing factor to the fall of Rome. Some scholars say they were actually "migrations" or tribes escaping the Huns in the east.

Germanic Invasions

A government controlled by religious leaders. Byzantine Empire is an example of this.

Theocracy

(325 CE) A council called by Constantine to agree upon correct Christian doctrine and settle some disputes of the time. Key points made... Jesus is God and later... God is the Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit (The Trinity).

Council of Nicaea

Capital of Byzantine Empire

Constantinople