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330
Emperor Constantine
Emperor Constantine rebuilt the greek city of Byznatine and renamed it constantinople.He built a system of elaberate walls around the city by the sea and on land. His dream was to regain the land they lost centuries ago. -
527
Emperor Justinian
Emperor Justinian made the Justinian code which was a massive collection of laws. He ruled as an autocrat. He had many succesful military battles. He revived alot of roman land by reconquering the land. -
Period: 533 to 545
General Belisarius
He was a general for the Byzantine empire. He was a very succesful general by war standards. He also had a common goal which was to regain lost land. -
537
Hagia Sophia
The Hagia Sophia was built in 532 AD. It was attacked many times and rebuilt. The top has a domed shaped top. Its interior is decerated with caligraphy. -
Period: Oct 6, 600 to Oct 6, 700
Islamic Conquest
This is when the islamics attacked and took over Byzantine territory. Which made the Byzantine empire to slowly decline. -
Oct 6, 1025
Emperor Basil
Emperor Basil II was remembered for his military conquests. He was also remembered as the Bulgar slayer. His early years of reign was full of cival war. He brought wealth and military power to the Constantinople. -
Oct 6, 1054
Great Schism
The Great Schism was the split of eastern and western christianity.The Byzantine church was known as Eastern church or Orthodox church. The Western church was known as Roman Catholic church. -
Oct 6, 1095
Emperor Alexios and Pope Urban II
Pope urban was one of the people to oreder the First Crusade. During Emperor Alexios's rule the komnennian family came to full power. -
Oct 6, 1204
Fourth Crusade
During the fourth crusade the enemy's of Constantinople attacked the walls with canons. The enemy put their ships on land and then back into the harbor. The officers of Constantinople did not flee but fought to the death. -
Oct 6, 1453
End of the Byzentines
The fall of Constantinople marked the end of the Byzantines.The Byzanties ruled for centuries standing as a roman civilization. After it rule was over it influenced other parts of the world around Uerope.
