Unit 4 Political Achievements and Powers

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Byzantine Empire

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Eastern half of the Roman Empire that survived the fall of the Western half.

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Justinian Code

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A code of law that standardized laws in the Byzantine Empire.

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Pope

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The leader of the Roman Catholic Church.

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Roman Catholic

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A branch of Christianity based in Rome. The original Christian church.

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Eastern Orthodox

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Byzantine branch of Christianity that split from the Roman Catholic Church.

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Christianity

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A religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus.

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Fall of Roman Empire

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Was caused by Political Instability, Economic and Social Issues, and Weakening Frontiers. The invasions by the Germanic Tribes is the last straw. This ends Western Rome.

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Feudalism

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Political system based on bonds of loyalty between lords and vassals- landowners held power.

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Manorialism

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Economic system of Middle Ages Europe that was based on agriculture (farming).

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Social Mobility

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Movement of individuals or groups between different social positions.