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Byzantine EmpireByzantine Empire
BellringerBellringerComplete the Vocabulary sheet
you picked up yesterday. If you do not have a copy, they are available on the front table
ObjectiveObjectiveI can recognize cultural aspects
of the Byzantine Empire
AgendaAgendaVocabularyReview the fall of RomeQuiz: Trade and GradeThe Rise of the Byzantine EmpireEmperor Justinian
True or FalseTrue or FalseConstantine divided the empire
into 4 parts
True or FalseTrue or FalseRome could no longer defend
itself and was invaded
ReviewReviewThe fall of Rome began with poor leadership, attacks by invaders, and
a. earthquakes. c. an overabundance of food.
b. a declining economy. d. an evil emperor.
ReviewReviewAs Roman Emperor, Constantine moved the empire’s capital to Byzantium which later became known as
a. Constantinople. c. Alexandria.
b.Hippodrome. d. Adrianople.
True or FalseTrue or FalseThe Visigoths defeated the
Romans in the battle of Actium
ReviewReviewHow did the empire finally
decline?
The Rise of the Byzantines• The Eastern Roman Empire was known as the
Byzantine Empire. (340-1453)
• It included Greeks, Egyptians, Arabs, Armenians, Jews, Persians, Slavs, and Turks.
• Constantinople was the capital of the Byzantine Empire.
The Byzantine Empire
The Rise of the Byzantines (cont.)
• Constantinople “New Rome” was located between the Black Sea and the Aegean Sea, at the crossroads of trade routes between Europe and Asia.
• People of early Constantinople initially followed Roman ways.
• They spoke Latin and enforced Roman laws.
The Byzantine Empire
Now and Then: GeographyNow and Then: GeographyThen: What were the advantages
of the Byzantine empires location?
Today: What are the advantages of our location?
The Rise of the Byzantines (cont.)
• People spoke Greek and drew upon Greek culture.
• Some ideas from the Slavs, Egyptians, and Persians also mixed in with the Greek influences.
The Byzantine Empire
• Eventually, the Byzantine Empire became more influenced by Greece.
The Influence of the The Influence of the GreeksGreeks
Byzantine Empire in the Beginning
Byzantine Empire in the End
Emperor Justinian
• Empress Theodora, Justinian’s wife, helped her husband rule Byzantine.
• Justinian was the emperor of the Byzantine Empire from A.D. 527 until A.D. 565.
• She gave him advice and advocated more rights for Byzantine women.
•1- She helped form laws so that women could also inherit 1- She helped form laws so that women could also inherit property. property.
•2- She believed people should be given jobs based on 2- She believed people should be given jobs based on ability not “born to privilege.” ability not “born to privilege.”
•3- She supported other forms of Christianity3- She supported other forms of Christianity
The Byzantine Empire
Theodora Refuses to Flee
Emperor Justinian
•Wanted to recover what had been lost Wanted to recover what had been lost during the fall of Romeduring the fall of Rome•Re-conquered N. Africa, Italy and Re-conquered N. Africa, Italy and southern Spainsouthern Spain
• Victories were temporaryVictories were temporary He created the Justinian Code- a set of laws He created the Justinian Code- a set of laws
based on Roman laws but changed to better based on Roman laws but changed to better fit the Byzantine Empirefit the Byzantine Empire
The Byzantine Empire
• Justinian tried to restore the Roman Empire by invading Western Europe and northern Africa.
Justinian AcrosticJustinian Acrostic• Create an Acrostic for the emperor
Justinian
• J: Justinian became the Byzantine Emperor in AD 527
• U• S• T• I• N• I• A• N
Exit TicketExit TicketWhat were the advantages of the
geography of Constantinople?Why was Justinian important to
the Byzantine empire?
Answers will vary, but should reflect that the Muslim Turks wanted to hide Christian symbols.
Bell work
ObjectiveObjectiveIdentify the development of
written laws
Justinian Law CodeJustinian Law CodeMade it easier for ordinary people
to understand the empire’s lawsHas influenced the law codes of
almost EVERY country in Europe
Justinian CodeJustinian Code4 parts:
◦A collection of past laws◦Opinions of important Roman Jury
members◦An outline of the law◦Laws that Justinian made
Justinian vs. US lawJustinian vs. US lawUS law has 2 parts
◦Statutory Law: Laws passed by legislature
◦Common Law: Laws that have resulted from custom and the decisions made in court cases
Byzantine Civilization
• Constantinople was its largest and wealthiest city.
• The Byzantine Empire lasted for about 1,000 years.
The Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Civilization (cont.)
• Hagia Sophia was the religious center of the Byzantine Empire and was a great architectural accomplishment.
• Mosaics are pictures made from many bits of colored glass or stone.
The Byzantine Empire
• Marriage and family were very important in the Byzantine way of life.
• Most mosaics showed saints, or Christian holy people.
Byzantine Civilization (cont.)
• Byzantine women obtained some rights.
• They became educated, and some served as regents, or people who stand in for rulers who are too young or too ill to govern.
The Byzantine Empire
• The Byzantine government supported education.
CHRISTIANS BUT DIFFERENCES CHRISTIANS BUT DIFFERENCES DIVIDED!!!DIVIDED!!!****Divisions in the Church****Divisions in the ChurchWest, RomePope in RomeLatin LanguageMost important
holy day Christmas
East, Constantinople
Patriarch in the Byzantine-rejected Pope’s authority
Clergy could marryGreek LanguageMost important
holy day Easter
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