Unit4

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The Byzantine and Carolingian EmpiresThe Byzantine and Carolingian Empires

What do we know?

Europe at the start of the 6th century

Name some kingdoms that were established in the former Western Roman Empire.

What were the main features of these kingdoms?

The Byzantine Empire

Which regions were part of the Byzantine Empire in 527?

Which areas were conquered by Justinian?

The Byzantine Empire: political organisation

What different roles did the Byzantine emperor have?

How did he maintain his power?

The Byzantine Empire: the economy

Why was trade an important part of the Byzantine economy?

What other economic activities were important?

Byzantine architecture

What features of Byzantine architecture can you see in this image?

How were the interiors of Byzantine churches decorated?

Byzantine art

What type of art is this image?

Describe this work of art.

The Carolingian Empire

Which modern-day countries were part of the Carolingian Empire?

When and why was the empire divided?

The Carolingian Empire: political organisation

Where was the palace shown in this image?

Can you name some of the imperial officials that worked there?

The Carolingian Empire: political organisation

What event does this image show?

Who crowned Charlemagne? Why was this important?

Carolingian architecture

What architectural features can you see in this image?

What types of artwork did the Carolingians produce?

What have we learned?

The division of the Roman Empire

The division of the Roman Empire

The Roman Empire was divided in the year 395

The Western Empire was invaded by Barbarians; the Eastern or Byzantine Empire survived until the year 1453

The Byzantine Empire

Political organisationPolitical organisation

EconomyEconomyAgriculture, craftwork and long-distance trade were significant

It was dominated by the big rural landowners

Territorial developmentTerritorial development

Period of expansion during the reign of Justinian

The emperor held absolute power

SocietySociety

Culture, architecture and artCulture, architecture and art

Significant architecture: the Church of Hagia Sophia in Constantinople; painting: icons

What have we learned?

The Franks andCarolingians

It developed in Gaul; Pippin the Short began the Carolingian dynasty

The Frankishkingdom

The Frankishkingdom

The CarolingianEmpire

The CarolingianEmpire

Territorial development: it reached its maximum size with Charlemagne

Political organisation: around the court. Territory was divided into counties and marches, which were inspected by missi dominici

Economy: agriculture predominated

Society: appearance of manorial system; start of feudalism

Culture and art: the Palatine Academy was set up; significant architecture and art: Palatine Chapel in Aachen, miniatures