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Chapter 1 Compare And Contrast The Two Major Civilizations

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Joseph Yi
Mr. Morgan
Period 6
10-23-17
Chapter 9 APWH
Introduction
The two major civilizations
Byzantine (Orthodox Christianity)
They kept a wealthy level of political, economic, life
Leaders saw themselves as Roman Emperors
Later Turkish took over
Similarities
Both were influenced by Islam
Civilizations spread northward
Northern areas struggled in politics
Differences
Different, sometimes hostile versions of Christianity
Both had little mutual contact because there was no trade in the east and west
The east became more advanced politically, culturally, economically
The Byzantine Empire
The origins of the Empire
Fourth century eastern capital Constantinople, Constantine They had smooth building, emperor kept separate
Justinian’s Achievements
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