Byzantine Empire

Byzantine Empire

1. Theodora

   • Justinian's wife and co-ruler/advisor
     • she aided Justinian in terms of control
     • she pursued her own policies
   • Politician
   • She was an actress (which was not thought highly of at the time)

2. Justinian was Emporer of Byzantine Empire

   • He was determined to revive ancient Rome by taking back the land
     • Temporarily won until his sucessors bitterly lost
   • Rebuilt the Hagia Sophia
   • Deemed as Christ's co-ruler on Earth

3. Constantinople was a big contribution to the Empire's success

   • The majority of its wealth came from trade
     • Linked the European and Asian lands
   • Strong defenses
   • Capital of the Byzantine Empire

4. The Great Schism

   • When the Church split between East and West over distince differences in beleif
     • East:
       • * Roman
         • * Roman Catholic Church
     • West:
       • * Byzantine
         • * Eastern Greek Orthodox
     • The two groups of people split mainly due to a dispute over icons (such as holy images like Jesus, Mary, Saints, etc.)