Constantine IV

Egypt has a vast and rich history the style ushered in by Akhenaten may be one of the most important in ancient Egyptian history. The rule of Amenhotep IV began in 1350 B.C. During his reign, his devotion to the sun god Aten caused the Egyptians to transform into a more monotheistic society. Following the beginning of his rise to power Amenhotep IV soon changed his name to Akhenaten and promptly moved the capitol to a new city named Akhetaten meaning “Horizon of Aten”. This move gave birth to…

Old St. Peter’s Basilica St. Peter’s History Saint Peter. Often referred to as “Rock” due to the exchange with the Savior in the Gospel of Matthew stating, “… thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church…” Peter is revered as one of the greatest men that has walked this earth. He walked on water with the Savior, he was present for many of the most sacred events that take place in the New Testament, he was chosen by the Savior to hold the keys of the kingdom on earth, in his calling…

Learning 3. Hindu vs buddhist motivations V. 3 Primary Source Documents Reflecting Unit Themes A. The Republic - written by Plato, “ Allegory of the Cave “ Theme Development and interaction of cultures B. Life of Constantine - written by Eusebius told the life of constantine Theme development and interaction of cultures C. The invention of the Jewish People - Sand, expressed the exclusiveness of the religion Theme Development and interactions of cultures VI. 3 Migration Patterns A.…

conflict itself reaches its peak between Pope Gregory VII and Henry IV (who was merely a youth). Henry, with the support of bishops appointed ecclesiastic positions in his realm, in order to gain maximum control of his realm. Pope Gregory VII (adversely) claimed he had a mission to purify the church and in order to do so, he needed to have total control over ecclesiastical appointments (to put an end to royal control under Henry IV, etc). This conflict lasts beyond the death of both Gregory and…

Rubens was even knighted by many kings during his time alive. First knighted by King Philip IV of Spain and knighted by King Charles the I. Rubens was also a diplomat during war time. He would send paintings to the enemy as a gift and a peace offering. Some of Rubens most famous work are his Constantine paintings and his drunken Hercules painting. Rubens died at age 63 to heart failure. He left behind eight children of his own. As well as a studio…

this resulted in a largely diversified belief systems. This external disruption also brought in a different authoritative power that imposed methods intended for the unification of identity. This assimilation was aided during 175-163 BCE by Antiochus IV who used forceful methods to achieve his aim (Oxtoby 93). Antiochus was part of the Seleucid dynasty which rivalled the Greek empire (Oxtoby 94). In 198 BCE, the Seleucids would take control of Judea which would later lead to Antiochus as king.…

Isiah Rodriguez Mr. Maniates History 101 30 March 2016 Byzantine Empire The Byzantine Empire, sometimes referred to as the Eastern Roman Empire, was the continuation of the Roman Empire in the Middle Ages, when its capital city was Constantinople. It survived the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century AD and continued to exist for an additional thousand years until it fell to the Ottoman Turks in 1453. It was one of the strongest empire to exist and even though some citizens…

of Revenna was the Byzantine emperor’s representation in Italy. The empire was weakened during this time, as it was in the midst of the Muslin expansion. Because of this, the current pope, Pope Stephen II, no longer trusted the current emperor, Constantine V. Later, when Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne emperor (circa 800 AD), he decided that no man, at least in the West, could be emperor without the pope’s anointment. Byzantines As far back as the 600s AD, most of the southern Mediterranean…

little information about her life before she was chosen and it is unknown as to why she was selected to be empress. Herrin goes on to expand on Irene's marriage to Leo IV and her introduction into the life of an empress within Constantinople; soon after her marriage, Irene gives birth to one child, Constantine VI. After the death of Leo IV, Irene begins her rule as a powerful empress at the age of twenty-five. Irene ruled as regent from 780 to 790, and then as the sole ruler from 797 to 802.…

New belief systems and cultural traditions emerged and spread, often asserting universal truths. A. The core beliefs about desire, suffering, and the search for enlightenment preached by the historic Buddha and recorded by his followers into sutras and other scriptures were, in part, a reaction to the Vedic beliefs and rituals dominant in South Asia. Buddhism changed over time as it spread throughout Asia – first through the support of the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka, and then through the…