Do Now- Think of your own community. How have groups of people from different backgrounds contributed to its character? What would your town or city be like without these contributions from all the different groups?
Byzantine Empire in the Beginning
Eastern Roman Empire became the Byzantine
Greeks made up the largest group
Constantinople was the capitol located near major waterways (Black sea and Aegean sea)
Was influenced by the Romans
How did the Empire change?
Became more Greek
Became the richest and the most advanced empire
Emperor Justinian
Became emperor
Was a strong leader
Gave women rights because of his wife
Wanted to reunite Rome
Conquered most of Italy and northern Africa
Justinian’s Code – reformed the law code
People can easily understand the laws
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