Theodora of Constantinople Kristi Moore History 111 Professor Brian Carey American Military University October 12‚ 2014 Identify one important historical personality studied in this class through Week 6 and describe three ways this person shaped the age in which he/she lived in. Theodora of Constantinople Throughout history‚ there had been many people who had made an impact on the world and society in which they had lived. Many had impacted military strategies and political thinking
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Byzantine Empire’s army was far from mediocre‚ the main reason Constantinople wasn’t conquered for such a long time was because of the massive fortifications around it‚ erected by Constantine I. Constantinople was surrounded by massive stone walls‚ with holes out of which the defenders could shoot arrows while remaining unharmed. Some other Byzantine cities had similar fortifications around them‚ but none were as impregnable as Constantinople. The Byzantine Empire also possessed an explosive liquid called
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Emperor Justinian revived the Byzantine empire through his military triumphs‚ legal work‚ ecclesiastical polity and architectural activity and creating the Justinian Code. He was the sixth century emperor‚ and the only one who established an aristocracy by choosing men of humble birth as his closest advisors; for he wanted to work with honest and true people. His inner craving caused him to aggressively expand the empire and restore the Byzantine Empire to the prosperity comparable to the original
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The Spread of Islam Muhammad‚ an orphaned child born in Mecca around 570 C.E‚ had greatly inspired the Arabs and influenced them to spread the Islamic religion as a “sacred duty”. Many Arabs who converted to the new religion were well respected by Muslims. However‚ there were few who disobeyed the offering to convert. They were either punished or forced to become slaves. “Peoples of the Book” also known as Christians and Jews‚ had the right to practice their faiths‚ but could not spread it. Along
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and major acceptance of Christianity. Although Constantine was the first Christian Emperor of Rome; he paved the way for the success and growth of the religion through legal and religious declarations‚ military domination‚ and the creation of Constantinople as the new capital of Byzantium. The impact and importance of Constantine was so immense that even ten Byzantine emperors after Constantine used his name as a measure of his importance. Constantine legalized Christianity and abolished the persecution
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crumbled to brutal barbarians; however‚ the Eastern Roman Empire amazingly resisted their attacks. This courageous empire became known as the Byzantine Empire. The people of this great empire tenaciously fought to keep control of their capital city‚ Constantinople. Around 527‚ an emperor‚ who became known as Justinian the Great‚ rose to power. Justinian desired to restore the massive Roman Empire. He assemble a gigantic army together and managed to recapture most of the land that formerly belonged to the
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Date Name DBQ SzBYZANTINE EMPIRE UNDER IUSTINIAN Historical Context Justinian became emperor in527‚ he was determined to revive the ancient Roman Empire‚ to build a new Rome. He established Constantinople as the capital of the Byzantine‚ or Eastern RomarL Empire. Justiniar{s actions preserved Roman heritage for more than a thousand years. \Atrhen I Directions: The following question is based on the accompanying documents Part A. As you analyze the documents‚ take into account both
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The Hagia Sophia was constructed in the 530s‚ and became the center of religious life in the empire. It still stands today in Istanbul‚ Turkey. A threat to the Byzantine Empire was the Bulgarian Empire‚ but they defeated this threat in 1014 CE. Constantinople was still an important city for religion everywhere‚ and the capital of the empire.” Cohn closed his statements and the interview by summarizing the fall of the empire. “The tax system was so efficient that the Empire lasted for over one thousand
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empires had influenced a lot of things. They each adopted a separate ruler. The Eastern Roman Empire became the Byzantine Empire‚ present day Istanbul‚ which originated in Constantinople. Constantinople was viewed by all as the center of a great Christian empire. The Constantinople had some great achievements. Because Constantinople was a Christian city it had many churches and holy objects. The Byzantine work of art was unique and incredible. Mosaic‚ Paintings‚ architecture‚ Byzantine‚ icons‚ tombstones
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dominance of Islam and Christianity to the world. Hagia Sophia became a Museum to both Christians and Muslims. Originally built by Constantine the Great Hagia Sophia was an outstanding figure of Christianity to the world. Constantine wanted to make Constantinople the New Rome with objects such as the Hagia Sophia. But soon the Western and Eastern Church divided; a clear separation that still survives today. Constantine’s Church was destroyed. Constantinius and the Emperor Theodosius rebuilt the grand church
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