The Eastern Roman Empire The Byzantine Empire The Eastern Roman Empire

Byzantine Empire Capital was Constantinople It was the crossroads for international trade Several trade routes including the Silk Road ran through the city This made the city very wealthy

Constantinople It was located on the Bosporus Strait Body of water that was between Europe and Asia

Constantinople Constantinople replaced Rome as the center of culture and achievements They spread Greek and Roman Culture throughout the known world Education was highly valued

Justinian Emperor who reorganized and simplified Roman laws to make them easier for all Romans to understand The laws became known Justinian’s Code

Mosaics Mosaics were created by the Romans, preserved by the Byzantines Mosaics are bright pieces of glass carefully glued into stone to make a picture

Religion In the Byzantine Empire they openly practiced Christianity The form the practiced became known as Greek Orthodox Very strict following of the teachings Built the Hagia Sophia church