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Byzantine empire's capitol, one of the greatest cities in the world. Radiated two major branches of Christianity. Made the Capitol in the 330's
was important because it kept the knowledge that was learned from the Western Side of Europe |
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| Spread of Greek, Roman, Persian, Egyptian, and other cultures throughout. During the post-classical period. and it was important because it reintroduced the education especially for scribes |
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| Eastern Roman Emperor, created the Haghia Sophia. Created a unified law system that prevented confusion and unified the empire. |
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| Sassanian Empire (205-651) |
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Founded by Ardashir I
most important time period because culture spread beyond it's borders and is responsible for what is now most of India's architecture and poetry. |
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| Ruler of the Russian Kingdom of Kiev. Converted the kingdom to Christianity and organized mass baptisms by military force. |
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| "Divorce" between the Eastern Orthodox and the Roman Catholic Church. Due to disagreements on who had more power, and excommunicating one another from religious sacraments. Eventually led to the different branches or denominations of christianity. |
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| Byzantine Empire (330-1100) |
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| Eastern half of the collapse of the Roman Empire. Flourished as Byzantine as the capitol. Retained all knowledge from the Western half. |
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| Established Constantinople as second city. Attempted to unify the empire in order to prevent collapse, but eventually failed. |
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| Despite corruption, the imperial core had real strength. at the end of the 10th century the emperor may have been one of the most powerful |
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| pushed husband to expand ignoring public displeasure. Got more accomplished through her husband than himself. |
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