Byzantine Empire

Byzantine Empire

1. 1. 330 C.E

2. 2. Because they moved the Roman Capital to Byzantine, in constantinople

3. 3. They started using the name Byzantine empire to emphasize its distinction from the earlier, Latin-speaking roman empire

4. 4. Constantine was the first christian emperor

5. 5. It was located between Europe and Asia and its natural harbor. It was advantageous because it helped them control economic and cultural factors like trading and agriculture

6. 6. Justian and theodora were one of the most famous imperial couples in the Byzantine history, leaving a legacy that shaped the Byzantine Empire for centuries

7. 7. Belisarius was one of the most prominent and succesfull of the Byzantine Empire, serving under the Emperor Justinian I

8. 8. Tribonian was a highly influential legal scholar and the jurist in the Byzantine Empire

9. 9. The Justinian Code, was a comprehensive compilation and codification of Roman law commissioned by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century

10. 10. It was wealthy because of its stategic Location, strong economy and currency, Industrial craft and production and political stability

11. 11. The main economic activity was trade, agriculture and manufacturing

12. 12. It differed from the Western Roman Empire through its use of Greek, the development of Eastern Orthodoxy, symbolic art focused on icons, and architecture featuring centralized domes like the Hagia Sophia.

13. 13. Itpreserved Roman law and Greek classical knowledge, which were crucial for the development of Western civilization. Their preservation of texts and legal systems significantly influenced modern law, education, and culture, shaping the Renaissance and beyond.

14. 14. The Byzantine Empire lasted for over 1,100 years, from its founding in 330 AD with the establishment of Constantinople as the capital, until its fall in 1453 AD.

15. 15. The Byzantine Empire used a secret weapon called Greek fire, which could burn even on water and was a game-changer in battles. Byzantine emperors wore fancy robes and crowns, and one special item was the loros, a long scarf that showed their power and religious importance.