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Microchristendom
There were a bunch of small christian communities whose customs would vary greatly
Many original works are gone however, we have their rebuttals
350-450 called an era of competing doctrines
Abu Tammam
Was an Arab poet born in modern day syria who lived in the 9th century
best known in literature by his 9th-century compilation of early poems known as the Hamasah (heroic poetry in Arabic literature)
Wrote the sword gives truer tindings
Was influential under celebrated warrior Caliph al-Mu’tasim
Onfim
A young boy who lied in the 13th century
Best known for His birch bark exercises which was his well-preserved depictions of the alphabet, drawings of him as a wild animal, soldiers being decapitated, and recitings of scriptures in soft birch bark
Empress Irene
Irene of Athens, was the sole ruler of the Byzantine empress who ruled from 797 to 802.
8th to 9th century
known for her efforts to restore the veneration of icons in the Eastern Orthodox Church, a movement known as the "iconoclast controversy.
Justanian Plague
Plague that swept throughout the east and west for 2 centuries
15 to 100 million dead
6th to 8th century
first big plague
Greek fire
first used in the 7th century
created by byznatium
A Greek Flamethrower weapon that you could not put out with water
First used to defend Constantinople against the Arabs in 672 (naval battle).
Well kept secret that Gave Byzantium an upper hand against their enemies.
Caliph
Islamic religious and poltical leader
is claimed to be from a direct succesion from muhammad
started in the 7th century after muhammad died
the caliphate evolved into a dynastic institution, with various Islamic dynasties, such as the Umayyads, Abbasids, and Ottomans, establishing their own caliphates
The caliphs played a central role in the early history and development of Islam
Hrotsvit
Was a cannoness of Gandersheim Abbey (nun in germany who was also a writer)
Canoness’ are nuns that have sworn vows of chastity and obedience, however they can take it back at any point
10th century
3 books we read for class
Book One, Legends; Book Two, Dramas; Book Three, Historical Epics.
Boethius
Roman Senator and philsopher
5th to 6th century
Central figure of translation of greek classics into Latin
Lead christian scholastiscim
Translated Greek work such as Plato and Aristotle and to make it more Christian
Abbasids
Was one of the major islamic dyanisties from the 8th to the 13th century
these people Claimed to be the true successors of Muhammad
founded due to a revolution agaisnt the umayyd caphilite
This was significant due to it being considered the golden age of islam with innovation within science, mathematics, astronomy, medicine, literature, and philosophy.
Edict of Milan
313 (4th century)
Was the agreement to treat Christians kindly and with respect within the Roman Empire.
granted all persons freedom to worship whatever deity they pleased, assured Christians of legal rights
Bathild
7th century
Frankish queen because became the wife of Clovis II, the King of the Franks
One of Bathild's notable achievements was her involvement in church affairs and her promotion of Christianity.
organized frank church
Carolingians
Carolingian dynasty
European dynasty that ruled the Frankish Empire from the 8th to the 10th century.
The Carolingians played a crucial role in the history of medieval Europe, and their legacy can still be seen in the modern nations of France and Germany, among others.