Vocabulary
was one of the most famous Byzantine emperors (527–565 CE).
Justinian
The empire was characterized by
a strong centralized government, the use of the Greek language, and a close relationship between politics and religion.
Unlike modern Western societies that emphasize separation of church and state, Byzantium deliberately did what?
integrated religious and governmental institutions into a unified system where emperors served as both political rulers and spiritual guardians
was the capital of the Byzantine Empire, founded by Emperor Constantine in 330 CE.
Constantinople
The Byzantine Empire played a crucial role in preserving
Greek and Roman knowledge, bridging the gap between the classical world and the Renaissance.
What was The Code of Justinian?
organized and preserved Roman law during the Byzantine era.
was the continuation of the Roman Empire in the eastern Mediterranean after the fall of the Western Roman Empire (476 CE). I
Byzantine Empire
The Byzantine Empire was known for its
art and architecture, particularly the development of the Hagia Sophia
Explain the Bureaucracy and Administration of the empire
•Byzantines developed a complex bureaucracy with specialized officials, which influenced administrative structures in modern governments.
What is Hagia Sophia?
is a massive church built in Constantinople under Emperor Justinian in 537 CE
This concept influenced debates about the relationship between church and state in later European history.
Caesaropapism (emperor as head of state and protector of the church)
is the branch of Christianity that developed in the Byzantine Empire
Eastern Orthodox Church
Explain the Art and Architecture of the Byzantine empire
Byzantine religious art (icons, mosaics) and architecture (like the Hagia Sophia) set standards for Orthodox churches and inspired later Christian art.