The Byzantine Empire The Eastern Roman Empire. Diocletian-Splits empire into East and West To make it easier to manage the large empire.

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The Byzantine Empire The Eastern Roman Empire

Diocletian-Splits empire into East and West To make it easier to manage the large empire

Diocletian – Split the Empire into East and West

Constantine Ends persecution of Christians Christianity grows strong Moves capital from Rome to Constantinople Signals a shift in power from West to East

Constantine – Moved the capital to Byzantium (Constantinople), ends Christian persecution

Justinian Recaptures lost land in West Justinian code All of Rome’s laws in ONE document Builds Hagia Sophia and public works projects

Justinian

Hagia Sophia

Constantinople New capital of Roman Empire Middle of trade routes (Asia, Africa, Europe) DIVERSITY!!! (cultures, languages, clothing, ideas)

Constantinople – Center of the trade routes

Medieval Trade Routes

Great Schism (split in Christianity) Leo III – bans icons  pope excommunicates him Christianity = main religion in West AND East since 300s AD Popes and Emperors in conflict—who has ultimate authority??

The Great Schism Pope claims all authority Emperor claims all authority Who is most powerful? Roman Catholic (WEST) Greek Orthodox (EAST)

Western Christianity vs. Eastern Christianity

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