The Byzantine Empire

The Byzantine Empire

1. constaninople

   • Capital of the Byzantine empire
   • surrounded by high walls and golden domes
   • very wealthy
   • increased trade

2. Justinian

   • Emperor of Byzantine Empire
   • Helped byzantine reach its peak
   • recovered land overrun by invadors like North Africa, Italy, and Southern Iberian penninsula
   • Created Justinian's code which was made up of old laws made by older Roman emperors

3. The Great Schism

   • Western Christianity
     • Became Roman Catholic Church
   • icons
     • Holy images that were the cause of the split
   • Eastern Christianity
     • Became Orthodox Church
   • Hagia Sophia
     • A dome constructed that was used as a cathedral that reflects both religions

4. Theodora

   • Wife of Justinian
   • was a co-ruler of The Byzantine Empire
   • shrewd politation who pursued her own politics
   • started as an "actress" before she met Justinian
   • created laws that helped poor women get back on their feet