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The Roman Catholic Church was centered in Rome. They were farther from the seat of power and spoke Latin language in the liturgy. Also, They were governed by the Pope.

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The eastern orthodox church was centered around Constantinople. They spoke Greek language in the liturgy and the church was lead by an emperor. Also, they were very close to the seat of power.

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The Great Schism happened in 1053 CE. Basically during this time the Roman Catholic Church forms in the West and the eastern orthodox church forms in the east

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The Byzantine empire was surrounded by the Black, Baltic, and Mediterranean seas.

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The Byzantine Empire influenced trade routes between the Black and Baltic Seas. They created contact between Slavs and Byzantines.

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The Hagia Sophia; also known as the church of holy wisdom, is located in Constantinople (modern day Istanbul). It was built from 532-537 AD by Emperor Justinian. The Hagia Sophia used to be a christian church but was converted to Islam.

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A fresco is a painting done on a wall with wet plaster. The plaster picks up the dye from the paint and it tends to last a long time. After a long time the paint starts to wear off.

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An icon is a painting usually of Jesus, Mary, Saints, or Apostles. Icons tend to be decorated with precious metals. Also, they are painted on wood.

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A mosaic is made of small pieces of brightly colored glass that is pressed into wet plaster. Many Byzantine churches have mosaics.

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Emperor Justinian ruled from 527 CE to 565 CE. Justinian expanded trade and grew wealthy. He also formed a roman law known as Justinian's code.

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Emperor Constantine was the first emperor to profess Christianity. In the Orthodox Church he was known as Saint Constantine the great.