Byzantine Empire

• Emperors had absolute power over the empire but faced opposition from powerful nobles and church leaders.
• Byzantine society was divided into classes based on wealth and occupation.
• The Byzantines were the Eastern Roman Empire, with Constantinople as their capital.
• The emperor was considered divine, with the title "Basileus" meaning king or ruler.
• The emperor also served as the highest judge in the land, presiding over important cases.
• The emperor also served as the highest judge in the land, presiding over important cases.
• The Byzantine Empire lasted longer than any other part of the Roman Empire.
• The Byzantine Empire lasted longer than any other part of the Roman Empire.
• The emperor appointed officials to various positions within the government.
• The city's walls protected it against invaders and made it easier to control trade routes.
• The city's walls protected it against invaders and made it easier to control trade routes.
• The emperor's authority extended beyond Constantinople, with governors responsible for maintaining law and order throughout the provinces.
• The emperor's role included being head of state, commander-in-chief, chief justice, and religious leader.