Date Name DBQ SzBYZANTINE EMPIRE UNDER IUSTINIAN Historical Context Justinian became emperor in527‚ he was determined to revive the ancient Roman Empire‚ to build a new Rome. He established Constantinople as the capital of the Byzantine‚ or Eastern RomarL Empire. Justiniar{s actions preserved Roman heritage for more than a thousand years. \Atrhen I Directions: The following question is based on the accompanying documents Part A. As you analyze the documents‚ take into account both
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towards Success Last week‚ the week of January 10‚ two murderers‚ a Blue and a Green‚ connected with the riots after the 531 chariot race escaped their imprisonment and took refuge in a sanctuary of a church surrounded by an angry mob. The emperor‚ Justinian‚ caught wind of this and was nervous for he was in the midst of negotiating with the Persians over peace in the east‚ there was enormous resentment over high taxes‚ and he now faced a potential crisis in his city. Facing this‚ he declared that a
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ROMAN RULER – AN EVALUTATION OF JUSTINIAN AND HIS DOINGS Warren Purvin The Byzantine Empire‚ 330-1453 – Section E October 19‚ 2014 The Secret History is one of Procopius’s many works that helped him become of one of the most renowned scholars of all time. Written sometime during the sixth century but not actually published until 1653‚ The Secret History is one of the most valuable resources that provide information about the reign of Emperor Justinian. At the time of Justinian’s rule
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10/29/12 HIS 004A Justinian The Emperor The Secret History is an extremely rare historical document that takes an inside investigation of the crimes of the Roman Empire in the sixth century. It explains the government that was determined to undermine the basic fundamental set of laws through corruption‚ abuse‚ and intolerance. The Secret History by Prokopios‚ is most notably directed at the reign of tyrant leaders; Justinian and his wife Theodora. Prokopios’ writings display many concerns relating
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people who had made an impact on the world and society in which they had lived. Many had impacted military strategies and political thinking. Others brought new ideas to the theological and philosophical realm. Theodora of Constantinople‚ wife of Justinian‚ broke all of the Byzantine Empire social rules. Theodora was born in 497 to a bear keeper for the Green faction in the Hippodrome. After the death of her father‚ her mother remarried and her step-father had trouble getting gainful employment.
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AP World History January 12th‚ 2011 Important Individuals in History Project: Empress Theodora (c. 500-548) Theodora of Byzatium‚ also known as Empress Theodora‚ was the empress of the Byzantine Empire and the wife of Emperor Justinian I. Along with her husband; she is a saint in the Orthodox Church. Theodora was born into the lower class of Byzantine society in Constantinople around the year 500 CE to a bear keeper for the circus and an actress/dancer. Her father died when Theodora was a child;
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important historical developments and has also taught us on how political leaders should have ruled. The reign of Byzantine emperor Justinian I from 482–565 C.E. was of both glory and destruction. Justinian reconquered much of the former Roman Empire while creating lasting legal codes and cultural icons such as the Hagia Sophia‚ the world’s largest cathedral. But as soon as Justinian came into power everything changed. He introduced all the laws that never existed into the government and he ended all already
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under Justinian I. Emperor Justinian I ruled from ad 529 to 565. One thing about the Justinian’s code is that it was based off of and name of an emperor named Justinian. During his reign he marked the Byzantine empire with the Hagia Sophia. The Hagia Sophia is still in good shape today as a museum in in Istanbul‚ Turkey. But sadly the Justinian Code affected many people including jews‚ women‚ and even children. The code was based off the Emperor Justinian. The source and basis of Justinian Code
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Ravenna the capital of his kingdom. Theodoric was of Arian faith where Christ was seen as a creation of God the Father and was subordinate in the hierarchy of the Holy Trinity. Theodoric the Great died in 526 CE and in 539 CE‚ Orthodox Christian Justinian from Constantinople sent his own general Belisarius to reconquer Ravenna from the Ostrogoths and reinstate Orthodox Christianity. Ravenna then became somewhat of an extension of the great city of Constantinople and the art clearly indicates a time
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Before Justinian wrote Justinian’s Code‚ the Byzantine Empire followed all of the Roman laws. Over the years‚ so many laws had been made‚ some of them contradicting each other. Justinian got rid of all the unnecessary and confusing laws. The Byzantine Empire’s military was another notable part of their government. The majority of emperors who seized
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