Byzantine Empire

Nataveah Smith
Geography
It was right in the middle of the Bosporus, Black Sea and
the Mediterranean Sea Finally, the Byzantine Empire was an
ideal location because it was surrounded by the shore of
Bosporus, Aegean and Black seas.At its greatest extent, the
Byzantine Empire covered much of the land surrounding the
Mediterranean Sea, including what is now Italy, Greece, and
Turkey along with portions of North Africa and the Middle
East.
Geography Picture
Religion
Byzantine architecture, particularly in religious
buildings, can be found in diverse regions from Egypt
to Russia.The byzantine Empire was the
longest-lasting medieval power, and its influence
continues today, especially in the religion, art,
architecture, and law of many Western states, Eastern
and Central Europe and Russia.
Religion Picture
Achievements
One of The Byzantine empire's great achievements was the preservation
of Roman and Greek Culture. Another great achievement for the
Byzantine empire is cultural diffusion. They spread the information that
they saved to different people and parts of the world.The Byzantine
Empire made great contributions to civilization: Greek language and
learning were preserved for posterity; the Roman imperial system was
continued and Roman law codified; the Greek Orthodox church converted
some Slavic peoples and fostered the development of a splendid new art
dedicated to the glorification of the Christian religion.
Achievement Picture
Political
The Byzantine emperor (and sometimes empress)
ruled as an absolute monarch and was the
commander-in-chief of the army and head of the
Church and government. He controlled the state
finances, and he appointed or dismissed nobles at will,
granting them wealth and lands or taking them away.
Political Picture
Economy
The Byzantine Empire was an economic
Powerhouse. It had a strong agricultural and trade
based economy. It inherited an already in place
infrastructure, leadership and military from Rome.
This provided a solid economic foundation for them
to dominate the Mediterranean.
Economy Picture
Social Structure
Just as any other empire, the Byzantine had a
system of social classes. The Byzantine broke
social classes down into three broad categories:
the Upper Class, the Middle Class, and the
Lower Class. The structure was loose, not rigid.
In other words, there was social mobility.
Social Structure