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The Byzantine Empire

The Byzantine Empire- Section 9.1

By: Olivia Lamping

Justinian and his wife Theodora were two great rulers during the Byzantine Empire. Under their rule they were determined to revive Rome by recovering lands that had been overrun by invaders. They ended up reconquering North Africa, Italy, and the Southern Iberian Peninsula.

Justinian even had his own set of laws and codes that he revived from ancient Rome called" Justinian's Code". It included laws passed by Roman assemblies or decreed by Roman emperors, along with the legal writings of Roman judges and a handbook for students.

The Byzantine Empire

Hagia Sophia or "Holy Wisdom" is located where Europe meets Asia and Islam meets Christianity. It is a church that reflects both the Muslim and Christian heritage and is famous for its arching dome. It glows with its colored marble and embroidered silk curtains. The church is now a museum and is open to the general public.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWa8vOjmiMs (Incorporar)

The Great Schism or the official split of the eastern and western Christianity occurred during this time. The churches divided because of the use of icons. This depute not only separated the churches but also caused violent battles within the empire. The eastern or byzantine churches decided to keep their right to marry, used the Greek language, and put more emphasis on Easter than any other religious holiday. The Western half or the Roman Catholic Church decided to not allow priests to be married, used the Latin language, and but more emphasis on Christmas then any other religious holiday.

The military and economy during the Byzantine Empire had many strengths:

The military had soldiers, ships, and sailors, that helped protect the empire, along with its fortifications protecting its capital. They also had the Greek fire which was a liquid containing petroleum whose fire could not be put out with water.

The Byzantine Empire had a very strong central government which exercised strict control over a prosperous economy. Peasants did a lot by working, paying taxes, and providing soldiers for the military. In cities trade and industry also flourished.

Picture Links:

Justinian And Theodora- https://nefchronicles.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/justinian-and-theodora.jpg

Hagia Sophia: http://www.teslasociety.com/pictures/Roman%20Empire%20Images/RomanEmpire3.jpg

Map:http://classes.maxwell.syr.edu/his211-001/seven%20visuals%20&%20pages/schism1389[1].jpg

Armies using Greek Fire: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/f8/75/96/f875965a740593bbb56b5a64c6a59932.jpg