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The Byzantine Empire 523 A.D. – 1453 A.D.

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)

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The Byzantine Empire 523 A.D. – 1453 A.D.

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  1. 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.

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. Theodora • Theodora-his wife • Considered his legal equal “his back bone” • She encouraged Justinian to stop rioting enemies. The army killed 30,000!

  5. Hagia Sophia Church • Byzantine emperors were head of the church and the govt. (Not in Rome) • Created the Hagia Sophia Church • Christianity spreads!!!

  6. Christianity Splits Into Christian (west) and Orthodox Christian (east)

  7. St. Martin Belgium

  8. Mosaic

  9. Eastern Orthodox Church in Russia

  10. Dome Mosaic

  11. Venice

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