Byzantine Empire

Byzantine Empire

1. Justinian

   • Accomplishments
     • Hagia Sophia
       • constructed in 532
       • In modern day Istanbul
       • Now a museum
       • reflects both Christianity and Islamic religions
   • Laws
     • Justinian's Code
       • Influenced many modern monarchs and government laws
       • Fair laws that applied to everyone in the Byzantine Empire
       • the set standard for actions
       • Theodora helped with rights for women
   • Great Ruler
     • Fair
       • Justinian's Code
       • Feudal system disappeared at this time
     • Brought it to it's peak
       • Economy was effiecient
       • settlers felt safe

2. Theodora

   • Politician
     • Worked for women's rights
       • began as an actress/ prostitute
       • wanted to give young women a chance to live how they want to
   • co-ruler
     • to Justinian. Also his wife
       • Married for love, which was unusual at the time

3. Constantinople

   • Protection
     • Walls
       • made with two moats and three different leveled, protective walls
   • Capital
     • of the Byzantine Empire
       • Center of trade
       • efficient economy and government

4. Location

   • Eastern
     • By the Black and Mediterranean Seas
       • makes them a center for trade
       • serves as a protection from other surrounding empires
       • Later split into the Greek Orthodox Church