What was one major accomplishment of Byzantine Emperor Justinian?
Some of his most notable achievements include Belisarius and Justinian’s reconquering of lost territories, Justinian’s Code which unified the empire under a single set of laws, and his Rebuilding of Constantinople into one of the best cities there ever was, after the Nika revolt destroyed most of it.
Who ruled during the Golden Age of the Byzantine Empire?
reign of Justinian
What made the Byzantine Empire unique?
As it incorporated Greek and Christian culture, it transformed into a unique Byzantine culture. Additionally, the Byzantine Empire was influenced by Latin, Coptic, Armenian, and Persian cultures. Later on, it was influenced by Islamic cultures as well.
What did the Byzantines call themselves?
Romaioi
Did the Byzantines use guns?
Yes, any nation that existed in East Asia from no later than the 12th century and onwards used firearms. By the end of the 13th century they were being the decisive factor in battle. When the Byzantine Empire fell it was not the Roman legions of old but Byzantine cannons vs Ottoman cannons.
Who were Byzantine emperors descended from?
Succession in the Byzantine Empire The Byzantine Empire was the medieval continuation of the ancient Roman Empire, with its capital having been transferred from Rome to Constantinople in the 4th century by Rome’s first Christian emperor, Constantine the Great.
What modern day countries were part of the Byzantine Empire?
As for modern countries that exist where the Empire once stood, that would be Greece, Turkey, most of the Baltic states, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan and Egypt. They briefly had some holds in what is now Tunisia as well as Italy and Spain.
What was the old name of Istanbul?
Constantinople
Who defeated the Byzantine Empire?
Sultan Mehmed II
How did Justinian gain power?
Justinian came to power on the death of his uncle, Justin, in 527. He married Theodora right after that, and she became empress.