1. The Byzantine Empire 523 A.D. – 1453 A.D. The Roman Empire fell and became the east and west. The east became the Byzantine Empire.

3. Constantinople (named after Constantine)-Became the Capital of the Empire. (W.W.S) W = Water- the capital is surrounded by water (good for defense) W = Walls-They built 13 miles of walls around the city S = Shipping- The Bosphorus strait connects the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. -Great for trading goods between Europe and Asia

5. Justinian-most ambitious leaders of Constantinople Created the Justinian Codes- He organized Christian Roman laws into simplified codes to ensure fair treatment for all We use a similar system in America today.

6. Theodora Theodora-his wife Considered his legal equal “his back bone” She encouraged Justinian to stop rioting enemies. The army killed 30,000!

7. Hagia Sophia Church Byzantine emperors were head of the church and the govt. (Not in Rome) Created the Hagia Sophia Church Christianity spreads!!!

9. Christianity Splits Into Christian (west) and Orthodox Christian (east) 1040-Christian Church Splits because they interpret and practice Christianity differently Christianity in West Services in Latin Orthodox Christians in East Services in Greek let priests get married

10. St. Martin Belgium

11. Mosaic

13. Eastern Orthodox Church in Russia

14. Dome Mosaic

15. Venice