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Byzantine and Orthodox Europe
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Byzantium 565 CE
Origins of Byzantium
Derived from Roman empire, formed in western Europe and southeast Asia, later expanding into eastern Europe
Greek replaced Latin as the court language by the 6th century
Justinian attempted to expand Byzantine rule in the 6th century; rebuilt Constantinople (Hagia Sophia), codified Roman law.
Would later be attacked by Arab and Slavic kingdoms – constant pressure on the borders
By the close of the 10th century, Byzantium Emperor a formidable European power

Byzantium
High levels of political and cultural life between 500 – 1450 CE
Based on Orthodox Christianity, and Roman political forms
Ruler empowered by god, head of church and state – education could lead to advancement
1054 a break in Christianity: Orthodox and Catholic
Decline: 11th century - Arab conquest claimed Asian provinces, lost most important source of taxes and food – pressure on all borders
Crusaders would sack Constantinople in 1204
In 1453 the Ottoman Turks would claim Constantinople
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