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The Byzantine Empire 330 – 1453 CE

Justinian (527 – 565 CE) Ruled the Byzantine Empire at its height Organized Roman law into one law code (Code of Justinian) Reclaimed portion of the Western Empire Public works – ex: Hagia Sofia Ruled with his wife Theodora

Constantinople Center of trade during the Middle Ages One of the largest and richest cities in Europe Well protected by walls Located on a peninsula Everything at to pass through

Eastern Orthodox Church Leader (Patriarch) selected by the emperor Refuse to recognize Pope’s authority “Great Schism” in 1054 CE separates Roman Catholic Church from Eastern Orthodox Excommunicate each other “removed from the Church” Cause of the tension between East and West Europe

Fall of Byzantine Empire Ottoman Turks conquer Constantinople in 1453 CE Ottoman Empire forms Reasons: 1.) Rise of Islam (Long-term wars with Islamic dynasties) 2.) Division within Christianity 3.) Fourth Crusade (1204) 4.) Incompetent leadership

Exit Ticket How did our in-class activity connect with the Byzantine Empire? Explain the significance the Code of Justinian. Why is it important?