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The Byzantine Empire
Kelly Mathis
Theodora
Justinian's wife and co-ruler
She was an actress (Prostitute) when she was young
not well respected because of her background
Was very politically smart
Made laws that would help the poor
Gave jobs based on ability not nobility
Hagia Sophia
Means Holy Wisdom
Is considered a crossroads between: Islam and Christianity as well as Europe and Asia
Justinian ordered to be built
The dome was an architectural feat because it had never been done before
Beautiful temple still stands in Istanbul (once Constantinople) today
Source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/04/hagia-sophia-mosque_n_4386401.html
Source: https://fromthegardenintothecity.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/empresscolor2.jpg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_2E0RxVHH4 (Embed)
Source: http://cdn.history.com/sites/2/2013/12/byzantine-empire-H.jpeg
The decline of The empire
The 4th crusade between Eastern and Western Christianity contributed to the decline
Power struggles contributed
Ottoman Turks took the empire
Constantinople
Capitol of the empire
Center of trade for the Byzantine Empire
Guarded on three sides by water
Surrounded by both land and sea walls
Vital to the Byzantine empire
Last city to be taken by the Turks
Source: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/90/ByzantineEmpire867AD4lightpurple.PNG/300px...
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