1. The Byzantine Empire: Justinian AIM: How did the emperor Justinian expand the Byzantine empire?

2. Golden Age under Justinian Brings the Byzantine empire to its peak Brings the Byzantine empire to its peak Reconquers much land from the former Western Roman Empire Reconquers much land from the former Western Roman Empire Dreams of re-uniting the 2 empires Dreams of re-uniting the 2 empires

3. Rebuilding the Capital launches a program to beautify Constantinople. launches a program to beautify Constantinople. builds magnificent church, Hagia Sophia.builds magnificent church, Hagia Sophia. Byzantines preserve Greco-Roman culture and learning.Byzantines preserve Greco-Roman culture and learning. Hippodrome: entertainment stadiumHippodrome: entertainment stadium

4. Justinian’s Code revises and updates lawsrevises and updates laws Justinian’s Code—new set of lawsJustinian’s Code—new set of laws Published in Greek and Latin Published in Greek and Latin Code regulates much of Byzantine life; lasts for 900 years.Code regulates much of Byzantine life; lasts for 900 years. Justinian rules with absolute powerJustinian rules with absolute power

6. The Empire Falls Justinian dies-the empire faces many crisesJustinian dies-the empire faces many crises Attacks from East and WestAttacks from East and West Constantinople falls; brings an end to the Byzantine Empire.Constantinople falls; brings an end to the Byzantine Empire.

7. Roman Church Divides Christianity develops differently in Eastern and Western Roman Empires.Christianity develops differently in Eastern and Western Roman Empires. East- Patriarch, clergy can marry, speak Greek, Easter more importantEast- Patriarch, clergy can marry, speak Greek, Easter more important West-Pope, clergy can’t marry, speak Latin, Christmas more importantWest-Pope, clergy can’t marry, speak Latin, Christmas more important

8. Church Divides Two churches disagree over Icons- religious images.Two churches disagree over Icons- religious images. West worships images of JesusWest worships images of Jesus East outlaws worshipping imagesEast outlaws worshipping images In the West, the pope excommunicates the emperorIn the West, the pope excommunicates the emperor In the East, the patriarch excommunicates the popeIn the East, the patriarch excommunicates the pope Schism: permanent splitSchism: permanent split

9. East-West Schism Eastern Orthodox ChurchWestern Roman Catholic Church Byzantine Empire PowerHoly Roman Empire Power Patriarch was considered second to the Pope Pope claimed supremacy over entire church. Declared that the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father. Declared that the Holy Spirit proceeds from the Father and the Son. Prohibited icons.Worshipped icons. Spoke GreekSpoke Latin Clergy can marry.Clergy must be celibate.

10. Fall of Rome, Rise of Byzantium, Split in Christianity Fall of Rome