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The Byzantine Empire 523 A.D. – 1453 A.D.• The Roman Empire fell and became the
east and west. The east became the Byzantine Empire.
Constantinople (named after Constantine)-Became the Capital of the Empire. (W.W.S)• W = Water- the capital is
surrounded by water (good for defense)
• W = Walls-They built 13 miles of walls around the city
• S = Shipping- The Bosphorus strait connects the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. -Great for trading goods between Europe and Asia
Justinian-most ambitious leaders of Constantinople Created the Justinian
Codes-• He organized
Christian Roman laws into simplified codes to ensure fair treatment for all
• We use a similar system in America today.
Theodora• Theodora-his wife• Considered his legal
equal “his back bone” • She encouraged
Justinian to stop rioting enemies. The army killed 30,000!
Hagia Sophia Church• Byzantine
emperors were head of the church and the govt. (Not in Rome)
• Created the Hagia Sophia Church
• Christianity spreads!!!
Christianity Splits Into Christian (west) and Orthodox Christian (east)
1040-Christian ChurchSplits because they interpret
and practice Christianity differently
Christianity in West•Services in Latin
Orthodox Christians in East•Services in Greek•let priests get married
St. Martin Belgium
Mosaic
Eastern Orthodox Church in Russia
Dome Mosaic
Venice