1. The Byzantine Empire Section 1: Constantinople p. 317-319 http://lucyhewitt.files.wordpress.com/2007/11/pantokrater.jpg

2. 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 http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/images/h2/h2_26.229.jpg http://www.theleo.com.au/images/stories/icons/riches.png

3. One difference: Constantinople was a Christian city, dedicated to God by Constantine I. -Many Christian churches http://api.ning.com/files/zP2lr94SHMrlBUD1wv5*V6YYtLpPkugPPqJgukyaNivZWdI2VHTeC DFrG8EOgnZfrFSlDoYKpn9OOAL7eGOc6shVBLSpmAxr/Christian1.jpg http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/ikon/ca10.gif

4. Byzantines (residents) believed they were responsible for the less fortunate; formed organizations to care for the poor, aged, and blind. http://www.compresourcesinc.com/images/Clipart/poor.gif

5. 600,000 people lived in Constantinople Many spoke Greek, but Latin was the official language for business All people called themselves Romans http://images.clipartof.com/small/5501-Roman-Era-Philosopher-Clipart-Illustration.jpg