Why was Constantinople important? Constantinople was the capital for the Byzantine empire. It's location offered rich trade through Russia, China, Europe, Persia, and Africa. It also was positioned on a piece of land near the sea so it could only be attacked from one side. Furthermore, A giant chain was used to protect the harbor from invading ships.
How did Greek Culture Influence the Byzantine Empire? At first, the Byzantine's followed Rome but eventually, their interests curved more towards that of the Greek's. The Byzantine's began to speak Greek instead of Latin, the Roman language. Eventually, the Byzantine's learned and studied the Greek past and tried to learn their errors so they wouldn't make the same one's.
What role did Justinian and Theodora play in Byzantine history? One very important thing Justinian did for the Byzantines was reform the law by creating Justinian's Law. Theodora however also did some very important things. First off, she built up more rights for women. At the time, Women couldn't even hold land or become educated. Theodora also saved Justinian, and perhaps saved the Byzantine Empire, in the Nika Revolt. Eventually, Justinian crushed the rebellion.
Why was Justinian's Law code important? Justinian's code was so important because it made the laws easier to understand, and it made new laws for more modern times. It's so important that was still use parts of it today!
Why was trade important to the Byzantine Empire? Trade made Byzantine a very rich empire. It had trade coming from all directions which meant a lot of income. Trade also allowed there to be a larger military to protect or attack with.
What role did women play? Women essentially just stayed at home, watched the kids, and cleaned. Until Theodora came around, they couldn't even become educated. Newborn girls were not sent to school, but they were taught at home usually by their mother.
What was unique about Byzantine art and architecture? Byzantine Art was very religious and mosaic. They used glass, marble, and stone to display their beliefs. Their architecture was very similar to that of Rome and Greece.
Why was education important? Education was highly respected in the Byzantine world. Boy's were sent of to school or tutored at home. Girls would be taught by their mothers, if not at all. Writers wrote mostly about religion, telling about how to save one's soul. Writers also rerecorded history of the Greeks and Romans that they had uncovered, allowing us to learn more as well.
How did Greek Culture Influence the Byzantine Empire? At first, the Byzantine's followed Rome but eventually, their interests curved more towards that of the Greek's. The Byzantine's began to speak Greek instead of Latin, the Roman language. Eventually, the Byzantine's learned and studied the Greek past and tried to learn their errors so they wouldn't make the same one's.
What role did Justinian and Theodora play in Byzantine history? One very important thing Justinian did for the Byzantines was reform the law by creating Justinian's Law. Theodora however also did some very important things. First off, she built up more rights for women. At the time, Women couldn't even hold land or become educated. Theodora also saved Justinian, and perhaps saved the Byzantine Empire, in the Nika Revolt. Eventually, Justinian crushed the rebellion.
Why was Justinian's Law code important? Justinian's code was so important because it made the laws easier to understand, and it made new laws for more modern times. It's so important that was still use parts of it today!
Why was trade important to the Byzantine Empire? Trade made Byzantine a very rich empire. It had trade coming from all directions which meant a lot of income. Trade also allowed there to be a larger military to protect or attack with.
What role did women play? Women essentially just stayed at home, watched the kids, and cleaned. Until Theodora came around, they couldn't even become educated. Newborn girls were not sent to school, but they were taught at home usually by their mother.
What was unique about Byzantine art and architecture? Byzantine Art was very religious and mosaic. They used glass, marble, and stone to display their beliefs. Their architecture was very similar to that of Rome and Greece.
Why was education important? Education was highly respected in the Byzantine world. Boy's were sent of to school or tutored at home. Girls would be taught by their mothers, if not at all. Writers wrote mostly about religion, telling about how to save one's soul. Writers also rerecorded history of the Greeks and Romans that they had uncovered, allowing us to learn more as well.
Western Roman Empire | Eastern Roman Empire
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Common name: Holy Roman Empire | Common name: Byzantine Empire
Religion: Catholic | Religion: Eastern Orthodoxy
Leader: Pope and Emperors | Leader: Patriarch and Emperors
Capital: Rome | Capital: Constantinople
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Common name: Holy Roman Empire | Common name: Byzantine Empire
Religion: Catholic | Religion: Eastern Orthodoxy
Leader: Pope and Emperors | Leader: Patriarch and Emperors
Capital: Rome | Capital: Constantinople
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476 AD Odacer attacks Rome -> Medieval times -> Renaissance
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Rich From Trade -> Justinian -> Justinian Code -> Theodora -. Women's rights
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