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When Constantine moved the capital to Byzantium it improved trade.
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During his reign he expanded the size of the Byzantine empire.
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Justinian Code help bring in order to Byzantine.
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During the Nika Revolt, Justinian wanted to flee but Theodora convinced him to stay and take care of his Empire.
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The Hagia Sophia was originally a church and is considered one of the worlds greatest monuments.
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The rules for monks shape the future of religious leaders in Byzantine.
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The Justinian plague cause one third of the population to die.
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The iconoclast movement caused the destruction of thousands of icons in Byzantine.
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Novgorod was an important city in trading.
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Vladimir connected some of the empire by forcefully encouraging baptism for all citizens.
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The great schism created a rivalry between the pope and patriarch.
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The Battle of Manzikert brought stability to Byzantine.
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The crusades brought an end to Christian presence in the "Holy Land".
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This ended the Reign of Kiev and ultimately played a role in the end of Byzantine.
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The fall of Constantinople ended the Byzantine empire.
