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The Byzantine Empire
Chapter 2, Section 3
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Standard 7.1.3:
Objective:
Students will learn that the Byzantine Empire preserved much of the information about the Roman Empire that we know today.
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Emperors Rule from Constantinople
Why was Constantinople chosen as the new capital? Not as easy to attack
Good location for trade
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Justinian
After the fall of Rome in 476, emperors wanted to regain control of Rome
Justinian was one of those emperors
Used armies to retake Italy and surrounding land
He was also passionate about law & the church
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Reorganization of the law system = Justinian Code Helped to guarantee fair treatment for all
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Although he made many advancements for the empire, he still had enemies.
Justinian’s wife, Theodora, kept Justinian from running away from Constantinople.
Also, helped Justinian to rule effectively.
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The Empire after Justinian
The eastern empire declined after his death
Most of the land in the west that was reclaimed was lost again to invasion.
The eastern Byzantine Empire struggled to survive, but finally fell in 1453 to the Ottoman Turks.
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Differences Between Western & Eastern Empires
Western Eastern
Name: Roman Byzantine
Language: Latin Greek
Philosophy: Roman Greek
Religion: Ceremonies in Latin Religious officials could
not marry
Ceremonies in Greek
Religious officials could marry
Eastern Orthodox Church
Govt: Emperor not as powerful
Only head of gov
Emperor had more power
Head of gov & church
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Review: Checking for Understanding
True or False? • Justinian did not mind that Rome was no
longer part of the Roman Empire. • Justinian’s Code was a simplification of
Roman law designed to help guarantee fair treatment for all.
• After the death of Justinian in 565, the Byzantine Empire increased further in size and power.