greatest emperors of all time was Justinian. During his reign he accomplished many important things for the Byzantine Empire. He created many new cities‚ founded important laws called the Justinian Code‚ and built fortifications‚ buildings‚ and the Hagia Sophia. He also tried to reestablish the classical Roman Empire by sending his troops throughout the Western Mediterranean. Without Justinian ruling over the Byzantine Empire‚ it wouldn’t be as magnificent as it was in history. Justinian was known
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the chants had changed from “Blue” or “Green” to “Conquer!” and the crowds broke out and assaulted the palace. Fires were started during the riot which has resulted in the destruction of much of the city including this city’s foremost church‚ the Hagia Sophia (which Justinian is considering to rebuild). Some of the senators viewed this riot as an opportunity to overthrow Justinian as they were opposed to his new taxes and his lack of support for the nobility as most of the citizens also are. The rioters
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As the barbarians were conquering Western Roman Empire‚ the Eastern Roman Empire‚ otherwise known as the Byzantine Empire‚ was beginning to undergo another golden age. A golden age is characterized by peace‚ prosperity‚ advances in leaning and technology‚ flourishing arts or literature‚ and impressive architectural achievements. The Byzantine Empire went into a golden age because they had a good government‚ a good military and thriving culture. Byzantine government‚ controlled by Justinian from 527
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The Judaism‚ Christian‚ and Islamic religions have its own approach to art and architecture. These religions distinctive styles were influenced by political and spiritual upheavals in society‚ the environs‚ and the consciousness of the inhabitants. Their expression of inner feelings and beliefs lead to the creation of sacred monumental structures and beautiful art in which people can reflect and gain inspiration from the divine. The Judaism‚ Christianity‚ and Islam diverse traditions and theologies
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is the seven wonders that I have choose to visit first and talk about. The seven wonders of the medieval worlds includes the Stonehenge‚ the Colosseum‚ the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa‚ the Great Wall of China‚ the Porcelain Tower of Nanjing‚ the Hagia Sophia‚ the Leaning Tower of Pisa Transition statement: I will be telling you the purpose and details of each wonders Body: I. The Seven Wonders of the Medieval World A. Stonehenge 1. An earthwork surrounding a circular setting of large standing stones
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Shytria Ash October 23‚ 2014 1st hour Contributions from the Byzantine Empire After the fall of the Western empire‚ a new empire rose called the Byzantine Empire. This empire was a continuation of the Roman Empire in many ways. They considered themselves Romans‚ and the true inheritors of the intellectual‚ political‚ and spiritual legacy of Imperial Rome. Over the years the Byzantine formed a culture for itself and developed laws and religions. Even after the fall of the empire‚ what the Byzantine
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A major Macedonian building was the Hagia Sophia (Holy Wisdom)‚ having many mosaics‚ which were the main form of Byzantine art. 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
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The Western Roman Empire 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
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an education. He saw to it and left for Constantinople where he would become famous and eventually become emperor. While he ruled he did many things‚ from building the Hagia Sophia to expanding his empire. He worked tirelessly‚ but he could not do everything without his wife Theodora. Through his reign‚ he rebuilt the Hagia Sophia so that it was much grander than before‚ expanded the
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The Legacy of Rome During the period of time between 100 and 600 A.D.‚ the Roman Empire experienced both cultural and political changes. Even after the western half fell because of internal collapse‚ immorality‚ and Germanic invasions‚ Rome’s culture and government was preserved in the Byzantine Empire and eventually carried on into modern society. One notable change in the culture of Rome includes the adoption of Christianity. The Roman Empire was originally polytheistic‚ but over time
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