The Byzantine Empire

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Mind Map on The Byzantine Empire, created by mblum on 14/10/2015.
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The Byzantine Empire
  1. Great Schism
    1. Split between Eastern and Western Christianity
      1. Eastern became Orthodox
        1. Western became known as Roman Catholic
      2. Theodora
        1. had many breakthroughs for women
          1. was an adviser and a co ruler to her husband
            1. allowed women to inherit from their families
              1. made it illegal to sell daughters to prostitution
            2. Justinian
              1. ruled from 527-565
                1. created Justinian's code
                  1. This code contained 4,000 laws and 1,600 books
                  2. married Theodora
                    1. wanted to revive ancient Rome
                  3. Constantinople
                    1. was the center for trade in the Byzantine Empire
                      1. was rich because of trade
                      2. stayed secure with high walls and golden domes
                        1. got into the silk industry
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