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The Byzantine Empire
- Constantinople was located where Istanbul is today
- It flourished under Justinian
- It became known as the "New Rome" because it was so prosperous
- The Great Schism was caused by a dispute over icons (holy images)
- Happened between the Eastern (Greek) Orthodox, and Western (Roman Catholic) Churches
- Grew farther apart during the Middle Ages, but offically split in 1054
- The Byzantine Empire contributed to the arts and learning
- Artists made religious art and architecture that influenced Western syles from the Middle Ages
- Scholars preserved teh classic works of ancient Greece and Rome
- Under Justnian's rule, Constantinople flourished.
- Recovered land that was taken over
- Created Justinian's Code
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