The Earth and its Peoples: 5th Edition - Chapter 9 Notes
Chapter 9 Notes Christian Societies Emerge in Europe, 600-1200 Chapter Outline Charlemagne was Charles the Great, the first emperor of the Byzantine Empire Byzantine Empire = Eastern Roman Empire medieval literally means middle age The Byzantine Empire, 600-1200 An Empire Beleaguered Arab armies invaded the Byzantine Empire Religious schism between Latin and Orthodox Churches Society and Urban Life Urban decline happened as urban trade centers disintegrated. As the urban elite died off, the rural farmers survived. This led to a land based ruling system called feudalism. Cultural Achievements Cryllic writing was a Byzantine achievement used by Slavic Christians Byzantine missionaries spread it all throughout eastern Europe