1. Byzantium Becomes the New Rome
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2. EASTERN
ROME
BECOMES
Byzantine Empire

3. Emperor Constantine converted to Christianity and credited with converting the Roman Empire to Christianity
Roman Emperor-306 AD
He issued an “EDICT OF MILAN” the Edict of Milan was established to protect Christians throughout the empire -313 AD
Builds a new Capitol in Byzantium and later Unifies the Eastern and Western Roman Empire AD
C. 306 A.D.–337 A.D.

4. The Roman Empire moves East
Color the line showing the move of the Roman capital
Identify on the map what country did the Romans cross to Constantinople.

5. Western EASTERN Rome ROME Constantinople Byzantine Empire
Constantine moves the Empire out of fear of Germanic Invaders and Hun Invaders
Western Empire eventually taken over by Germanic invasion
Rome finally falls 476 AD
Western Capitol Rome falls back into the Dark ages
Other Reasons The Roman Empire COLLAPSED, were political, and military corruptness, also Economic decline.
Constantinople was the 2nd Roman Empire
Byzantium was the original name of the Eastern Roman Empire.
Constantine names Constantinople after himself. Constantinople becomes the new capitol of Eastern Rome, also known as the Byzantine Empire.
Justinian later becomes the Byzantine Emperor
Constantinople Preserved Classical Greco-Roman Culture

6. Constantinople Byzantine Empire
Constantine ________ the Empire out of fear.
Who did they fear_____________
_____________________________
Western Empire eventually taken over by Germanic invasion
When did Rome finally fall? ________
Western Capitol Rome falls back into the ______________________
What does it mean?
Other Reasons The Roman Empire COLLAPSED, were political, and military corruptness, also Economic decline.
Constantinople was the ______ Roman Empire
was the original name of the Eastern Roman Empire.
_______________ names _______________ after himself. Constantinople becomes the new capitol of Eastern Rome, also known as the ________________________.
_________________ later becomes the Byzantine Emperor
Constantinople Preserved _______________
- _____________________

7. Constantinople
EUROPE

8. Constantinople Identify the wall, What is the purpose of the wall
Cut Here
Do Not cut on the dark lines.
Constantinople

9. (The Byzantine Empire)
Constantinople
(The Byzantine Empire)
Constantinople also know as the Byzantine Empire.
Constantinople was know for being a successful center for Trade. This city was called the crossroads of trade.
The city of Constantinople was located on a Peninsula.
3 Major walls protected the city, making Constantinople easy to be defended on ever every side.
This new Roman Empire Survived because it was far away from the Germanic tribe invasions
Constantinople today, now called Istanbul, Turkey
Constantinople Continued as the New ROME

10. What powers did Justinian hold
What powers did Justinian hold? Controlled army, created laws, head of church & government, supreme judge, declare war & make peace.
In what ways was Theodora influential? Advisor in politics and women’s rights, convinced Justinian to fight against the “Nicca Rebellion”-saving his rule. BTW, Theodora is Justinian’s wife.
How did Justinian change the old system of Roman laws? Combined Roman and Greek law codes, and simplified them into the Justinian Code.
Why is Justinian Code considered one of his greatest achievements? Became the basis of law for almost every European country, the Roman Catholic church and most legal systems. Emperor Justinian became known for his collection of ancient laws known as Justinian’s Code. This written set of laws became the basis today’s international laws.
Byzantine Empire

11. Byzantine Empire

12. At its height, the Byzantine empire covered an area from Rome through southeastern Europe and Asia Minor, down to Egypt and across North Africa. The city of Constantinople, was on a peninsula overlooking the Bosporus, a strait connecting the Black Sea to the Mediterranean Sea. From its central location, the city controlled key trade routes that liked Europe and Asia. The Byzantine empire reached its peak under the emperor Justinian. Justinian was a autocratic ruler, or single ruler with complete authority. In the area of architecture, Justinian blended Greek, Roman, Persian and Middle Eastern styles. The best known architectural structure is the Church of Hagia Sophia whose name means “Holy Wisdom.” In the area of art, the Byzantine empire made great contributions with their Icons. Icons were images of Jesus, the Virgin Mary and others. These icons were supposed to create the sense that the holy person was actually present. Byzantine artists also developed Mosaics, pictures or designs formed by inlaid pieces of stone or other materials. Mosaics often displayed religious themes.

13. The Hagia Sophia Justinians’ most splendid building
Christian church later taken by the Muslims

14. Byzantine Icon

15. Byzantine Mosaic

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