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Emperor Constantine rebuilt the greek city of Byznatine and renamed it constantinople.He built a system of elaberate walls around the city by the sea and on land. His dream was to regain the land they lost centuries ago.
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Emperor Justinian made the Justinian code which was a massive collection of laws. He ruled as an autocrat. He had many succesful military battles. He revived alot of roman land by reconquering the land.
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He was a general for the Byzantine empire. He was a very succesful general by war standards. He also had a common goal which was to regain lost land.
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The Hagia Sophia was built in 532 AD. It was attacked many times and rebuilt. The top has a domed shaped top. Its interior is decerated with caligraphy.
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This is when the islamics attacked and took over Byzantine territory. Which made the Byzantine empire to slowly decline.
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Emperor Basil II was remembered for his military conquests. He was also remembered as the Bulgar slayer. His early years of reign was full of cival war. He brought wealth and military power to the Constantinople.
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The Great Schism was the split of eastern and western christianity.The Byzantine church was known as Eastern church or Orthodox church. The Western church was known as Roman Catholic church.
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Pope urban was one of the people to oreder the First Crusade. During Emperor Alexios's rule the komnennian family came to full power.
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During the fourth crusade the enemy's of Constantinople attacked the walls with canons. The enemy put their ships on land and then back into the harbor. The officers of Constantinople did not flee but fought to the death.
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The fall of Constantinople marked the end of the Byzantines.The Byzanties ruled for centuries standing as a roman civilization. After it rule was over it influenced other parts of the world around Uerope.
