Byzantine Empire 4th Century CE – 1453 CE Warm Up Reading - The Byzantine Empire
Constantine Roman Emperor Rebuilt Byzantine Named it Constantinople in 330 CE “New Rome” Moved center of power to East Survived even when Rome fell Distance changed doctrines & rituals Divided in 395 CE (E. Orthodox & R. Catholic)
Justinian Claims head of whole Empire east and west Sends army to recapture western land Justinian Code- laws Rebuilt city wall Rebuilt churches “Hagia Sophia”
Byzantine Life Valued Education Bubonic Plague hit many times Barbarian attacks Fell to Ottoman Turks 1453 CE
Key Terms Patriarch- leading bishop of East Icons- religious images by E to aid devotions Excommunication- declare outcast of church
Project Byzantine Picture Timeline