1. Byzantine Empire 4th Century CE – 1453 CE Warm Up Reading
- The Byzantine Empire

2. Constantine Roman Emperor Rebuilt Byzantine
Named it Constantinople in 330 CE
“New Rome”
Moved center of power to East
Survived even when Rome fell
Distance changed doctrines & rituals
Divided in 395 CE (E. Orthodox & R. Catholic)

3. Justinian Claims head of whole Empire east and west
Sends army to recapture western land
Justinian Code- laws
Rebuilt city wall
Rebuilt churches “Hagia Sophia”

5. Byzantine Life Valued Education Bubonic Plague hit many times
Barbarian attacks
Fell to Ottoman Turks 1453 CE

6. Key Terms Patriarch- leading bishop of East
Icons- religious images by E to aid devotions
Excommunication- declare outcast of church

7. Project
Byzantine Picture Timeline