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The Eastern & Western Roman Empires

The Eastern & Western Roman Empires. Western Roman Empire. Capital: Rome Language: Latin Religion: Polytheistic (before 300s A.D.); Catholic (after 300s A.D.) Art: realistic; sculptures of famous individuals Fall: 476 A.D. Catholicism. Leader: Pope Beliefs: Jesus = son of God

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The Eastern & Western Roman Empires

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  1. The Eastern & Western Roman Empires

  2. Western Roman Empire • Capital: Rome • Language: Latin • Religion: Polytheistic (before 300s A.D.); Catholic (after 300s A.D.) • Art: realistic; sculptures of famous individuals • Fall: 476 A.D.

  3. Catholicism • Leader: Pope • Beliefs: • Jesus = son of God • “Holy trinity” • Pope had power over nobles and emperor • Center of power: Rome

  4. Eastern Roman Empire • Capital: Constantinople • Language: Greek • Religion: Orthodox Christianity • Art: mosaics, religious icons, basilicas, Hagia Sophia • Fall: 1453 A.D.

  5. Orthodox Christianity • Leader: Eastern Roman Emperor (Byzantine Emperor) • Beliefs: • Jesus = son of God • “Holy trinity” • Pope had power over nobles and emperor • Center of power: Constantinople

  6. Compare & Contrast

  7. Exit Slip • Copy the following rubric into your composition book. TITLE: SUMMARY RUBRIC. • Summarize what you learned about the Byzantine Empire by comparing and contrasting the Eastern and Western Empires on a half sheet of paper. Use your chart to help you. • Rubric: • Body of summary supports a clear topic __/1 • Only necessary information in summary __/1 • Sentences used are student’s own words __/1 • Proper grammar/spelling __/1 • Total: __/4

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