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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
