The Byzantine Empire Section 1: Constantinople p
Constantine I moved the capital from Rome to Constantinople in 330. Became known as the Byzantine Empire (Constantinople was previously known as Byzantium) Wealthy Modeled after Rome
One difference: Constantinople was a Christian city, dedicated to God by Constantine I. -Many Christian churches DFrG8EOgnZfrFSlDoYKpn9OOAL7eGOc6shVBLSpmAxr/Christian1.jpg
Byzantines (residents) believed they were responsible for the less fortunate; formed organizations to care for the poor, aged, and blind.
600,000 people lived in Constantinople Many spoke Greek, but Latin was the official language for business All people called themselves Romans