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What was the Byzantine Empire like? (Please read below)The Byzantine Empire stretched west to Italy, south to Egypt and east to border Arabia. Greeks made up the largest group in the new empire. Egyptians, Arabs, Persians, Romans and Jews made up the rest of the population. Constantine became the emperor of the new empire. The capital city Constantinople, named after its founder, was located on a peninsula between the Black Sea and the Aegean Sea. Constantinople was located in a perfect spot for trading and was easily protected by walls and surrounding water. Chains were inserted into the water’s harbors to prevent enemy ships from entering the city. The Byzantines first followed Roman ways. Constantinople was known as the “New Rome.” Its public buildings and palaces were built in the Roman style. The city even had an oval arena called the Hippodrome, where chariot races and other events were held. Byzantine political and social life also was based on that of Rome. Emperors spoke Latin and enforced Roman laws. The empire’s poor people received free bread and circuses. Wealthy people lived in town or on large farming estates. As time passed, The Byzantine Empire became less Roman and more Greek. Most Byzantines spoke Greek and honored Greek past. The cultures and customs of other populations were also incorporated into the Byzantine way of life. This new culture flourished for over 1000 years while the empire to the west fell into dark ages. Byzantine Empire WebquestName:______________________The History of the Byzantine Empire – ( was the empire originated?Where does the word “Byzantine” come from?Who is Constantine and where did he move the capital to?Who is considered the first great ruler of the Byzantine Empire? (Hint: 527)What impact did Justinian have on the Byzantine Empire?Kids Past – Byzantine Empire – (history/middle_ages_byzantine_empire.php )When was the Roman Empire first divided into 2 parts?Why was the city of Constantinople a good choice as a capital for the Eastern Roman Empire?How was Byzantine culture (*think religion) different from that of the Roman’s?What are THREE things that made Justinian a good ruler?Why was it difficult for Romans to understand their laws and rights? How did Justinian change that?What were some things built during the reign of Justinian?Why did the Eastern and Western Christian Churches split? What would they be called now that they were separate?Why was Constantinople so important strategically? Who eventually defeated the Byzantine Empire?Justinian’s Accomplishments and Weaknesses – () List at least FOUR of Justinian’s accomplishmentsList at least FOUR of Justinian’s weaknesses The Justinian Code – ()Why would laws in one part of the empire be different than in other parts?What were the laws of Ancient Rome?What was important about the Justinian Code?The Justinian Code was used as the basis for what other set of laws/guidelines?What are some pros/cons for the Justinian Code?The Great Schism – the-great-schism-of-1054.html Where does the Great Schism come from?What were some of the causes for the schism? ................
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