Byzantine Empire MindMap

Byzantine Empire MindMap

1. flourished under strong central government

   • built some of the strongest military forces in the world
     • Normans conquering southern Italy led to its' fall

2. peasants formed the backbone by working land, paying taxes, and providing soldiers

   • soldiers, ships, and sailors protected its capital
     • Venetians controlling trade led to its' fall

3. (silk) trade and industry flourished

   • relied on a secret weapon called Greek Fire which was a liquid containing petroleum
     • the schism of the Church led to its' fall

4. use of money declined

   • used Greek Fire for centuries in the Byzantine Navy
     • Turks advancing Asia led to its' fall