Byzantine Empire

  • 329

    Food

    The food that people ate depended on where they lived.
  • 330

    Capital

    Justinian added a new Capital.
  • 330

    Constantine

    During the Byzantine empire Christianity underwent a dramatic development.
  • 357

    Saint Basil

    Saint Basil passed away.
  • 402

    Religion

    The Byzantine people were Christians. They Spoke Greek.
  • 452

    Originality

    Constantinople was originally named Constantinople until their ruler changed it to Istanbul.
  • 527

    Rulers

    Justinian became the new ruler of Instanbul.
  • 543

    Church

    Their Church (Hagia Sophia) was destroyed, because of their rioting.
  • Jan 1, 662

    Trade Patterns

    The Byzantine people met in temples and they traded goods, they didn't have much to trade with other countries.
  • Jan 1, 1147

    Wars

    Constantinople was invaded by the Germans.
  • Jan 1, 1453

    Empire Changes

    Constantinople was changed to Istanbul.