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The Byzantine Empire

The Byzantine Empire, known as the Eastern Roman Empire, flourished under Emperor Justinian (527-565 CE). His reign saw the codification of laws in "Justinian's Code," the architectural marvel of Hagia Sophia, and the consolidation of the Eastern Orthodox Church, with no separation of church and state. Despite facing heavy taxation and military challenges, including the Nika Rebellion, Theodora played a crucial role in rallying support. This period also marked the spread of Christianity to the Slavs through missionaries using the Cyrillic alphabet, influencing future generations.

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The Byzantine Empire

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  1. The Byzantine Empire Vocabulary Justinian Code Cyrillic alphabet

  2. The Byzantine Empire Vocabulary patriarch Hagia Sophia

  3. The Byzantine Empire Eastern Roman Empire Justinian, 527-565 ce married Theodora, 525 ce sent Belisarius to recapture Roman lands established “Justinian’s Code” head of Eastern Orthodox Church no separation of church & state

  4. The Byzantine Empire Huge building projects Hagia Sophia Hipprodrome Palace baths, aqueducts, hospitals, schools Empire nearly bankrupt Heavy taxes

  5. The Byzantine Empire Nika Rebellion Theodora rallies the troops 30,000 executed by Belasarius Primary Sources: her speech as quoted by Procopius, History of the Wars vs. Procopius’ Secret History

  6. The Byzantine Empire • 542 ce – plague hits • 548 ce -- Theodora died of cancer • Eastern Orthodox Church & Empire continued • attacked from all sides

  7. The Byzantine Empire • 9th century: • missionaries spread faith to Slavs • used Cyrillic alphabet • 10th century: • Basil the Bulgar slayer • captured 14,000 • blinded all, spared every 100th man

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