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330
Constantinople becomes new capital of the Roman Empire
Constatine moves the capital of the Roman Empire to Constantinople. This event shows change over time as it is the starting point for the Byzantine Empire. -
Period: 330 to Dec 31, 1453
Byzantine Empire
Although some events didn't have a major impact or a very little impact such as Justinian's rule and the University of Paris, these events show some stability in contrast to other events such as the fall of Constantinople and the rise of Constantinople. -
527
Justinian
The reign of Justinian. Justinian rebuilds Constantinople, systemizes Roman legal codes, and extends Roman architecture. This event shows continuenty as it isn't a major impact on the rest of the Empire. -
Nov 3, 1018
Defeat of Bulgaria
Defeat of Bulgarian Empire. -
Jan 1, 1054
Split of Christianity
A church patriarch in Constantinople attacked the Roman Catholic religion and that started the split. This is a change over time event because it changed religion even up to this day. -
Nov 3, 1100
Decline
Byzantine begins to decline due to growing attack by the Ottomans. This is a change over time event because the repeated attacks begin to drain the Byzantine Empire of its resources. -
Nov 3, 1180
University of Paris
The University of Paris is founded. This is a continuity event because this does not effect the Byzantine Empire that much. -
Jan 1, 1453
End of Byzantine Empire
The Seljuk Turks capture Constantinople. This is a change over time event because it symbolizes the fall of an empire, thus the end of an era. -
Arab attack
Arab attack on Constantinople defeated. This shows change because it affected the empire's population and its defenses. -
Cyril and Methodius
Cyril and Methodius began their missionary work in Russia. This is a change over time event because they spreaded Orthodox Christianity. -
Charlemagne's Empire
This empire was just a small empire near modern day France. This is a continuity event since it did not affect the Byzantine Empire for that long.