Byzantine Empire

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Ten World History (Byzantine Empire) Mind Map on Byzantine Empire, created by sdumas on 14/10/2015.
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Byzantine Empire
  1. Justinian
    1. Accomplishments
      1. Hagia Sophia
        1. constructed in 532
          1. In modern day Istanbul
            1. Now a museum
              1. reflects both Christianity and Islamic religions
            2. Laws
              1. Justinian's Code
                1. Influenced many modern monarchs and government laws
                  1. Fair laws that applied to everyone in the Byzantine Empire
                    1. the set standard for actions
                      1. Theodora helped with rights for women
                    2. Great Ruler
                      1. Fair
                        1. Justinian's Code
                          1. Feudal system disappeared at this time
                          2. Brought it to it's peak
                            1. Economy was effiecient
                              1. settlers felt safe
                          3. Theodora
                            1. Politician
                              1. Worked for women's rights
                                1. began as an actress/ prostitute
                                  1. wanted to give young women a chance to live how they want to
                                2. co-ruler
                                  1. to Justinian. Also his wife
                                    1. Married for love, which was unusual at the time
                                3. Constantinople
                                  1. Protection
                                    1. Walls
                                      1. made with two moats and three different leveled, protective walls
                                    2. Capital
                                      1. of the Byzantine Empire
                                        1. Center of trade
                                          1. efficient economy and government
                                      2. Location
                                        1. Eastern
                                          1. By the Black and Mediterranean Seas
                                            1. makes them a center for trade
                                              1. serves as a protection from other surrounding empires
                                                1. Later split into the Greek Orthodox Church
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