Cultural and Political Changes and Continuities in the Roman Empire – 100 C.E. to 1000 C.E.

The division of the two sides of Roman politics and culture, the rise of Christianity and the empire that ended in the eastern and western Roman Empire changed dramatically. Christianity changed the way of life in Rome and the decentralization of the empire left Western Europe until the formation of the Holy Roman Empire without a powerful political regime. These changes indicate the beginning of the Byzantine Empire, but the important continuity shapes the political attitude of Byzantine and keeps the laws and thoughts of Greece and Rome

When the Roman Empire divided in the 3 rd century, it had conflicts both inside and outside, and was unable to dominate its vast land. Most internal contradictions are caused by ... ... to display more content

The Roman Empire experienced cultural and political change, but it has successfully retained the major philosophy and laws of Rome and Greece. The Byzantine empire effectively used the law of ancient Rome at the "Corpus Iuris Civilis" issued by Justinian, one of the early Byzantine emperors. The education system was formed after the tradition of Greek education; Byzantine scholars concentrated on Greek philosophy, literature and medicine as well as Aristotle, Homer and Plato. I also learned Iliad and Odyssey, Byzantine thought that he himself was the heir of classical Greek culture.

When the Roman Empire stabilized and the economy fell, it brought harm to citizens. Small landowners, women, slaves, oppressed Rome communities began to question the religious promises of the country, the quality of life and the afterlife. When Christian missionaries emerged, these conquering nations saw this new religion as a system of promise to salvation. It rewards good deeds and punishes evil: in this case upper classes and ruling classes are considered "bad"

Christianity also introduced in some way a god that does not resemble any god in Rome; unlike Jupiter, he does not tempt a woman, oppose anyone, do not deceive or commit adultery was. God of Christianity is respectable and acceptable

Between 100 BC and 600 BC, Rome experienced various cultural and political changes as a result of the growth of the Christian church, the invasion of the Germanites, and the expansion of their cultural influence. In spite of many changes, the Byzantine Empire maintained Roman cultural and political customs for more than 1000 years. Looking at the cultural aspect of Rome, Rome is a multiethnic empire in the middle of Pax Romana in the 100th century BCE. Men dominate most aspects of society, women are regarded as second-class citizens, and slavery is also prominent in the empire. Furthermore, the whole empire is polytheistic, the emperor is the leader of religion, and believe that Christianity is a cult. But over time, there are many reasons for change, such as Christian growth, the power of the Christian church rising, and the cultural influence of the Germans increased. To 600 ° C

Between 100 and 600 BC, Rome experienced great cultural and political change. Culturally, religious beliefs towards the empire changed and benefits of Christianity were born. In politics, the economy of Rome will divide. Regarding continuity, the rights of women and paterfamilias have not changed throughout the period. Religion is an important part of Roman culture and has made major changes in Christianity. When Rome was still in the early empire, the heathen was a major religion, and there were many gods. Initially the poor turned their attention to Christianity first and later spread to higher classes of society. Religion was rejected in 100 BC but Constantine legitized it in 313 B.C. The Roman Empire was immediately surrounded by Christianity and took over the other religions. The big political change is the division of the unified Roman Empire into East Byzantine and West Rome.