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Byzantine Emperor 527-565, when he died. Codified Roman Law
Expanded Empire
After he died (565)the Western Provinces fell
Married to Theodora
Helped rebuild Constantinople after revolt, and Created new church call Hagia Sophia. |
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Military General of the Byzantine Empire
Led their military to Northern Africa in 533. |
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| Justinian's wife. Helped Rebuild the Byzantine Empire. Changed divorce laws to give women more protection. |
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Literally: Holy Wisdom
A new church built by Justinian 1 & Theodora. Consists of domes and arcs. |
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| Emperor after Justinian died. Put an end to the Roman influences, and brought in more Greek influences. Made Greek official language of the Byzantine Empire. |
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| Pictures made of tiny pieces of glass, stone, or clay. Usually on floors, walls, and ceilings of Byzantine buildings. |
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| A popular theme in Byzantine architecture, usually found in churches or temples. |
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| Common architectural feature found across Europe and Asia . Usually found in churches or temples, such as the Hagia Sophia. |
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| Paintings or sculptures of sacred figures. Some Christians objected these, these people were called iconoclasts(literally "icon breakers") |
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| Byzantine Emperor. Forbade the use of Icons in churches, and ordered their destruction. |
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| The split in the church due to Icons. Happened in 1054. |
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| The Church in the East. Literally meaning "right opinion" |
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| Decline of the Byzantine Empire |
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| Loss of outer territories, Attack from Muslim invaders, internal weakness, and loss of confidence |
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| Final Decline (Byzantine) |
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| The Turks finished off the Byzantine empire |
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| Architectural technique used to support domes |
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