The Byzantine Empire 330-1453 AD.

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The Byzantine Empire 330-1453 AD

Rise of the Byzantine Empire Roman Emperor Constantine moves the capital from Rome to eastern city of Byzantium Western half of old Roman Empire falls into “Dark Ages” Eastern half of Roman Empire becomes Byzantine Empire

The New Roman Empire Still thought of themselves as the Roman Empire Official language would switch from Latin to Greek Very rich and wealthy empire

Geography of Constantinople Water on three sides Located on a strait connecting Black Sea and Mediterranean Key trading location between Europe, Africa, and Asia

Byzantine Culture Cultural Tradition from Greeks Religion Based Culture Christianity center of Byzantine art, education, and life

Theodosian Walls Kept Constantinople safe from Foreign Invasion Deterred Attila the Hun from ever entering City Walls kept city from falling for another 1000 years after their construction

Theodosian Walls Had three separate walls set up in layers to protect the city from invaders