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Until the 7th century
By Helen Lee 7(2)
Italy
=>center of power&religion
Christianity Spreads
Different political systems of Ancient Rome affected the modern society in different ways
-initial system of monarchy
and type of political system before the Italian Republic
-equal to Italy's current political system
-developed into modern day democracy
-Rome gained more power and influence over Europe.
-organized power&educational system
-under the Roman Empire,
development cause change
Uniform code of law written by the Byzantine emperor Justinian. It is based on Roman laws, and many of the laws still are the basis of modern laws.
The Western Roman Empire collapsed in 476 CE, when many different tribes, or 'barbarians' invaded.
The picture shows the forces attacking into the Roman Empire, and their different routes.
When two leaders named Clovis and Charlemagne invaded into the Roman/Frankish empire, they converted into Christianity, and this conversion spread Christianity to a wider population.
Drawings of Charlemagne and Clovis I (left to right)
Although most of them weren't quite of a success, the crusades increased trade with Asian countries, giving Christians an opportunity to learn more about diplomatic skills and interact with other cultures.
Also, Christian hostility towards Jews continue(not on a serious level), until this date.
(According to jpost.com, many Italians have a negative opinion towards Jews)
-advocating period of 'rebirth' for European arts, science and new ideas
-period that established Italy's reputation as country of artistic and scientific development
Leonardo Da Vinci
(1452-1519)
Da Vinci was a gifted artist and scientist. As well as drawing many famous paintings, he also accomplished many achievements in aspects of science, such as the dissection of the human body.
The pictures show Mona Lisa, Da Vinci's most famous painting as well as a diagram of a foetus in his/her mother's womb.
Galileo Galilei
(1564-1642)
Galileo was an Italian astronomer, physicist, and engineer. He contributed greatly in aspects of science, inventing new things and presenting new theories.
Picture of Galileo's telescope; his most famous invention
Francesco Petrarch
(1304-1374)
Italian Revolution
Early Modern Italy
The Italian revolution in 1848 started for demand of fair treatment towards every citizens.
This created a sense of individual rights in unified Italy, and
built the bold
characteristics
of the Italian
culture.
By 1946, Italy developed into what we now call 'modern Italy,' the Italian Republic.
Throughout history, Italy was home to many important civilizations, including the Romans, Greeks, and Franks. The settlement and fusion of these flourishing cultures through a series of continuous invasions developed into the diverse Italian customs.
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Information from:
-history textbook & ancient.eu