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-Constantinople-

Had strong defenses for its city.

Even when the Western Empire fell, Constantinople stayed secure.

Capital of the Byzantine Empire.

Had high walls and golden domes.

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-Justinian's Code-

Justinian's reformation of the law.

"Body of Civil Law"

Included laws passed by Roman assemblies and decreed by Roman Emperors.

Also included the legal writings of Roman Judges and a handbook for students.

Unified the Byzantine Empire.

Later monarch's based their laws off of this specific code.

-Byzantine Military-

Built some of the strongest military forces in the world.

Soldiers, ships, and sailors all protected Constantinople.

Most of the military relied on Greek Fire.

Greek fire was used to throw towards the enemy and most likely made with petroleum. it would ignite on contact, and could not be put out with water.

-Leading Causes to the Decline of the Byzantine Empire-

1) The Schism of the Church (Eastern/Western)

2) Struggles over succession

3) Court intrigues

4) Constant wars

5) Enemies advanced as the Empire fell

6) Normans conquered Southern Italy

7) Seljuk Turks advanced across Asia

Theodora

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