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Chapter 11 Byzantines, Russian, and Turks Interact. Roman Empire becomes the Byzantine Empire. Belisarius. After unifying the two empires, Justinian regulates society. Justinian launches ambitious building program. We owe a debt of graditude to the Byzantine schools.
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Roman Empire becomes the Byzantine Empire
After unifying the two empires, Justinian regulates society
Justinian launches ambitious building program
We owe a debt of graditude to the Byzantine schools
Merchants lined the streets, while others enjoyed Roman like entertainment
After the death of Justinian, the Byzantine Empire suffers many setbacks
Byzantine Empire faces attacks from almost all sides
Christianity develops differently in the east and west
Missionaries compete for converts
Russia's first unified territory stretches from the Black Sea to the Baltic Sea
Rurik founded the first major Russian city Novgorod
Kiev grows into a trading center
Kiev converts to Byzantine Christianity
The rise of Kiev marked Russia's first unified territory
Mongolains move into Kiev in the thirteenth century
Mongols demand absolute obedience, but allow local customs