Fall of Rome, Christianity, Islam

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Pax Romana

Means “Roman Peace”, it was 200 years long and considered the “Golden Age” of the Roman Empire marked by peace, stability, and prosperity throughout the empire.

Twelve Tables of Rome

Written set of laws that stated rules of behavior for Roman members of society.

• Laws favored the wealthy

• Created stability

Ideas about Law

Romans developed important legal ideas that we still use today

• Innocent until proven guilty

Diocletian

When the empire split into two as it started to decline. The West fell into the Dark Ages while the East became the Byzantine Empire.

Trade and Transportation Networks

• Built roads

• Meditatarion Sea was connected to the Empire

Achievements

Architecture, and Engineering

Long-term causes of the fall

• Political Instability

• Economic Problems

• Military Issues

• Invasions

• Social Decline

Byzantine Empire

Eastern Roman Empire, was the continuation of the Roman Empire in the East, centered in Constantinople

• Mainly greek in language and culture

Constantinople

The capital of the Byzantine Empire.

• Great location for trade

• Hagia Sophia was a famous church

• Located among major waterways and crossroads that link between Europe and Asia

Eastern Orthodox Religion

The branch of christianity that was practiced by the Byzantine empire

• Hagia Sophia- was a famous church

• Patriarchs were leaders of the religion

• Patriarchs were appointed by the emperor

Justinian Code

Written system of laws created by emperor Justinian that was later adapted by tons of other European civilizations

• Largely based on the laws in the Roman Empire

Preservation of Roman and Greek culture

Byzantines preserved (saved) and passed on important texts created by the Greeks and Romans. This were saved like:

• Eastern Orthodox Religion

• Law System

• Arts & Architecture

Cultural Diffusion

Byzantine Empire had major influence on surrounding civilizations through trade

Quran

The holy book of Islam

Five Pillars

1. Shahada

2. Salat

3. Sakat

4. Sawm

5. Hajj

Shahada

Declaration of faith

Salat

Pray five time a day daily

Sakat

Pay alms

Sawm

Fast during Ramadan

Hajj

Make a pilgmilarge to Mecca

Muhammed

founder of Islam, born is Mecca- the holiest city of islam

Belivied by muslims to be god’s last prophet

Sunni

They believe the rightful successor should be anyone who is in good standing in the community. More secular

Shia

The rightful successor should be from Muhammad's family line. More conservative and believe that their laws for the country should mirror the Quran.