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The Rise and Decline of the Byzantine Empire
Rise of the Byzantine Empire
Factors
Outcomes
Byzantium becomes capital of the empire
Constantine becomes emperor of Rome
Eastern part of the empire becomes center of
power
Western Roman Empire collapses in 476
Roman Empire is divided
Eastern Roman empire becomes known as the
Byzantine empire
Byzantine empire reconquers North Africa,
Italy, and Southern Spain
Justinian becomes emperor
Impressive buildings are constructed
Law is reformed
Decline of the Byzantine Empire
Factors
Outcomes
Normans conquer southern Italy
Invasions
Seljuk Turks advance through Asia Minor
Trade rivalries lead to conflict with Venice
Crusades
Knights recapture Constantinople during
Fourth Crusade
Constantinople is captured by Turks
Ottoman attack
Constantinople is transformed into Muslim
Istanbul