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Which action significantly contributed to the weakening of the Byzantine Empire during Justinian I's reign?
Which action significantly contributed to the weakening of the Byzantine Empire during Justinian I's reign?
- The Plague of Justinian, which drastically reduced the population and disrupted the economy (correct)
- The implementation of the Justinian Code, which caused widespread legal disputes and instability
- The empire's conversion to a new religion, leading to internal conflicts and loss of support
- Justinian's focus on expanding the empire into new territories, overstretching resources
Basil II's policies primarily favored the nobility and the Church by reducing their taxes and increasing their power.
Basil II's policies primarily favored the nobility and the Church by reducing their taxes and increasing their power.
False (B)
What was the lasting historical significance of the Justinian Code?
What was the lasting historical significance of the Justinian Code?
It was a new legal system used to rule all the citizens of the empire.
During the reign of Basil I, the Byzantine Empire experienced the 'Golden Age of Byzantium', marked by advancements in culture, philosophy, and artistic achievement, including construction of ______ bridges for structural strength.
During the reign of Basil I, the Byzantine Empire experienced the 'Golden Age of Byzantium', marked by advancements in culture, philosophy, and artistic achievement, including construction of ______ bridges for structural strength.
Match the following rulers with their primary accomplishments or focuses:
Match the following rulers with their primary accomplishments or focuses:
What military innovation was introduced/advanced during the Macedonian dynasty (specifically under Basil I) to aid in siege warfare?
What military innovation was introduced/advanced during the Macedonian dynasty (specifically under Basil I) to aid in siege warfare?
The city of Constantinople was originally named after Basil I.
The city of Constantinople was originally named after Basil I.
What was the name of the battle where Basil II defeated the Bulgarians in 1014 CE?
What was the name of the battle where Basil II defeated the Bulgarians in 1014 CE?
The 'Golden Age of Byzantium' occurred under the leadership of emperors from ______.
The 'Golden Age of Byzantium' occurred under the leadership of emperors from ______.
Which practice exemplified Basil II's connection with his army and the common soldiers?
Which practice exemplified Basil II's connection with his army and the common soldiers?
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Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire
The empire that became the most powerful in Europe and the East after the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
Justinian I
Justinian I
The emperor who ruled the Byzantine Empire from 527 CE and under whose rule the empire reached its peak of power and wealth.
Justinian Code
Justinian Code
Justinian's comprehensive reform of Byzantine law. It was used to rule all the citizens of the empire
Plague of Justinian
Plague of Justinian
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Basil I
Basil I
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Golden Age of Byzantium
Golden Age of Byzantium
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Basil II
Basil II
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Study Notes
- The Byzantine Empire rose to prominence in Europe and the East for over 1000 years after the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 CE.
- Constantinople, the capital city, was named after Emperor Constantine, who ruled from 306 CE.
- Under Constantine's leadership, the empire flourished and Christianity remained the guiding religion.
- Constantinople is now called Istanbul.
Justinian I
- Justinian I became emperor in 527 CE and under his rule, the empire reached its peak of power and wealth.
- Justinian created a new legal system called the Justinian Code.
- He worked to protect borders from attacks by tribes and regain control over lost land, especially in Italy and North Africa.
- The Plague of Justinian, carried by rats from Egypt, caused up to 5,000 deaths a day from 541-542 CE, weakening the empire.
- The Plague damaged farming and trade.
- Justinian's reign also faced wars, which strained finances.
Basil I
- In the 9th century CE, emperors from Macedonia, including Basil I, brought peace and stability, leading to the 'Golden Age of Byzantium'.
- The 'Golden Age of Byzantium' was a period of cultural, philosophical, and artistic achievement.
- Arch bridges and trebuchets were developed during this time.
- Under Basil I's leadership, the empire regained lost land.
- When Basil I became emperor in 867 CE, art and literature advanced i.e. manuscripts and mosaic art.
- Public buildings, monuments and walls across the capital were revamped after years of neglect and earthquake damage.
Basil II
- When Basil II became emperor in 976 CE, he focused on defeating enemies.
- Basil II defeated the Bulgarians at the Battle of Kleidon in 1014 CE, incorporating Bulgaria into the Byzantine Empire.
- In 1022 CE, Basil II expanded the empire into Georgia and Armenia.
- Armenia's annexation was a significant victory, as it had been outside the empire for two centuries.
- Basil II ate the same daily food as his soldiers.
- He sheltered, fed, and educated the children of dead officers.
- Basil II was popular with country farmers, who supplied his army and soldiers.
- His laws protected small farming property and lowered taxes.
- Basil II increased taxes on the nobility and the Church to decrease their power and wealth.
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Explore the rise of the Byzantine Empire after the fall of the Western Roman Empire. Learn about Emperor Constantine and the reign of Justinian I, including the Justinian Code and the Plague of Justinian. Also, get an overview of Basil I.
