Chapter 9: Section 1 Notes

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Justinian's Code

The emperor of Byzantine Emperor, Justinian set up during his reign this reform of law

set up commission to collect, revise, and organize all laws of ancient Rome.

laws were passed by Roman assemblies or decreed by Roman emperors

had legal writings of Roman judges and handbook for students.

This code unified the empire, and this code Justinian made were what later monarchs based their laws off of.

Chapter 9: Section 1

The Byzantine Empire

Constantinople

vital center of empire: located on shores of Bosporus Strait that links to Mediterranean and Black seas.

trade center

excellent harbor

well guarded: water surrounds Constantinople on three sides.

The Byzantine Empire Economy

flourished under formidable, central government

government had strict control over economy

the peasants: known as the backbones of the economy

trade and industry flourished

had one of the strongest militaries built during this time

ruled by Justinian, co-ruled by Theodora.

The Byzantine Empire Military

Soldiers, sailors, and ships protected the empire from invaders.

Fortifications protected capital for invasion.

The secret weapon that made the military so advanced and successful was Greek Fire.

Greek fire was a liquid they believe had petroleum in it, that would ignite into fire when it hit contact with anything. The catch was that it could not be put out with water so it led to massive destruction and deaths.

More advanced and skilled military than anyone during this time.

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