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Life in the Byzantine Empire: The New Rome and the Nika Rebellion

Discover the vibrant life in the Byzantine Empire, focusing on the New Rome and the significant events that shaped it. Explore the grandeur of the Hippodrome, a massive stadium for chariot races, and learn about the Nika Rebellion of 532 A.D., where angry protestors clashed with Justinian's forces, resulting in a tragic massacre. Meet Empress Theodora, a powerful figure in Byzantine history, and understand the empire's struggles against plagues and constant threats from enemies. Additionally, delve into the split between Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic churches, including the creation of the Cyrillic alphabet for Slavic peoples.

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Life in the Byzantine Empire: The New Rome and the Nika Rebellion

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  1. Section 1-The Byzantine Empire (Part 2)

  2. Life in the New Rome • Hippodrome-Massive stadium that held 60,000 spectators and offered free chariot races and performances. • The site of the Nika Rebellion

  3. Life in the New Rome • Nika Rebellion-532 A.D. Two groups of angry protestors sparked city wide riots shouting “Nika” (meaning “Victory”) while also calling for the overthrow of Justinian and his government. • Justinian sent in his troops and slaughtered all 30,000 protestors inside of the Hippodrome

  4. Life in the New Rome • Empress Theodora- • Married Justinian in 525 A.D. • Former burlesque dancer • Most powerful woman in Byzantine history • Political Responsibilities- • Met foreign envoys • Passed laws • Wrote to foreign leaders • Built Churches

  5. The Empire Falls • The Plague of Justinian-542 A.D. The bubonic plague swept through Constantinople killing nearly 10,000 people a day

  6. The Empire Falls • Attacks from East and West • Byzantium faced constant attacks • In order to keep their enemies at bay the Byzantines used: • Bribes • Diplomacy • Political marriages • Military power

  7. The Church Divides • Eastern Orthodox Christianity • Patriarch-Leading bishop of the church • Still under the authority of the emperor • Icons-Religious images used in the Orthodox faith • Roman Catholicism- • Pope-Head of the Catholic church • Answers to God alone • Excommunication- • Means you exiled or are outcast from the church

  8. The Church Divides • Cyrillic Alphabet- • Since many of the people spoke Slavic languages or Russian an alphabet was created in which the Slavic people could read the Christian bible.

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