Middle Ages

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Byzantine power and wealth contributors

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Strong central government and major trade routes

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Characteristics of Byzantine culture

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Infusion of Greek, Roman, and Middle Eastern culture; preserved Greek and Roman culture and technology

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Church created by the Byzantine Empire

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Eastern Orthodox Church

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Characteristics of the Eastern Orthodox Church

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Greek and local languages, Patriarch as head, emperor over the church, priests could marry, divorce allowed in certain circumstances, faith based on the Bible

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Characteristics of the Roman Catholic Church

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Speak Latin, pope as leader, priests cannot marry, no divorce, faith based on the Bible

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Difference between Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church

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Catholic—Pope is the head; Eastern Orthodox—Patriarch is the head

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Importance of Constantinople

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Trade between East and West

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Unity in Europe during the Middle Ages

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Common faith offered stability and security

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Justinian’s code

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Collection of old Roman laws; civil and criminal issues

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Influence of Justinian’s code

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Development of rule of law; lasted over 900 years