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Why is the Byzantine Empire considered so successful?
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Why is the Byzantine Empire considered so successful?
Strong Economy
Strong central government controlled prosperous economy
Peasants formed the backbone of the empire
Worked the land
Payed taxes
provided soldiers for the military
Preserved a healthy money economy
coin accepted from Europe to China
Wealthy from trade
Strong Military
Soldiers, ships, and sailors protected the empire
Byzantine built one of the strongest military forces in the world
Fortifications protected the capital
Relied on a secret weapon
Called Greek Fire
Liquid that probably contained petroleum
Set people on fire and couldn't be put out
Justinian served as a powerful ruler
He caused the Byzantine to reach its peak
Determined to revive ancient Rome by recovering lands
recovered the lands that had been run over by invaders
Created Justinian's Code
A Body of Civil Law
Passed by Roman Assemblies
Greatly influenced emperors and future generations
Rebuilt the Capital-Land of Splendor
Rebuilt the Hagia Sophia
Vital Location
Elaborate defense system
Land and sea walls to bolster its defenses
Excellent harbor for trading
Served as a key trade route
Large money flow that helped economy
Guarded on 3 sides by water
Attacks to Empire largely unsuccessful
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