Byzantine Empire

Do Now (U5D5)January 7, 2013

After reading the partial outline, fill in the missing pieces on the outline.

Homework: Review all the documents from today, then answer the homework question attached on the website.

Pivotal Question 1: How was the Byzantine Empire’s power linked to the city of Constantinople?

Constantinople As German invaders

pounded Western Rome, Constantine rebuilt the Greek city of Byzantium

Changed the name of Byzantium to Constantinople

330 AD: Constantine made Constantinople the new capital of the Roman Empire

Constantinople Located on the

shores of the Bosporus, a strait that linked the Mediterranean and Black Seas

Guarded on three sides by water

Later emperors built sea walls for more protection

Became Europe’s busiest marketplace

The Great Palace of

Constantinople

At the center of the city, Byzantine emperors and empresses lived in splendor

Lived in 200,000 sq/ft great palace

Located next to the Hippodrome, a large chariot racing arena

The Great Palace

Pivotal Question 2: How did the Emperor Justinian (r. 527-565) demonstrate total control over the Byzantine Empire?

Review documents 1-4 and answer the short question for each

Emperor Justinian (r. 527-565)

Hagia Sophia

Discuss PQ2 with your partner

Pivotal Question 2: How did the Emperor Justinian (r. 527-565) demonstrate total control over the Byzantine Empire?

Pivotal Question 3: How did Justinian develop the security and power of the Byzantine Empire?

Review documents 7-8 and answer the short question for each

Discuss PQ3 with your partner(s)

Pivotal Question 3: How did Justinian develop the security and power of the Byzantine Empire?

Summary Question

Did Justinian revive the old Roman Empire or create a new Byzantine Empire? Why?