Byzantine Empire

Byzantine Empire

Theodora
1. Justinian's wife and co-ruler/advisor
  1. she aided Justinian in terms of control
  2. she pursued her own policies
2. Politician
3. She was an actress (which was not thought highly of at the time)
Justinian was Emporer of Byzantine Empire
1. He was determined to revive ancient Rome by taking back the land
  1. Temporarily won until his sucessors bitterly lost
2. Rebuilt the Hagia Sophia
3. Deemed as Christ's co-ruler on Earth
Constantinople was a big contribution to the Empire's success
1. The majority of its wealth came from trade
  1. Linked the European and Asian lands
2. Strong defenses
3. Capital of the Byzantine Empire
The Great Schism
1. When the Church split between East and West over distince differences in beleif
  1. East:
    1. * Roman
      1. * Roman Catholic Church
  2. West:
    1. * Byzantine
      1. * Eastern Greek Orthodox
  3. The two groups of people split mainly due to a dispute over icons (such as holy images like Jesus, Mary, Saints, etc.)

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