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Global Studies
Byzantine Empire
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Byzantine Empire | Eastern portion of the old Roman Empire circa 476 AD; conquered by Germanic tribes |
| Byzantine Empire - 4 key features | 1) mostly Greek language and culture 2) Eastern Orthodox Religion (branch of Christianity) 3)Justinian Code 4)saved Greek and Roman culture |
| Justinian Code | Written system of laws created by Emperor Justinian |
| Constantinople | capital city of the Byzantine Empire |
| Byzantine Cultural Influence | Byzantine culture influenced Russia; sharing Eastern Orthodox Religion and the Cyrillic Alphabet |
| What are the main points of ancient legal systems (Code of Hammurabi, Twelve Tables of Rome and Justinian Code) | The legal systems of ancient worlds were: 1)written 2)focused on relationship between individual and the state (government) 3) helped create stability since laws were clearly stated for people to learn |