Byzantine Empire Web quest

Your Task: Discover what happened to Rome. Everybody wants their shining moment; their 15 minutes of fame…but what happens when their time is up? Navigate your way through the

following web pages to find out what happened after Rome fell from the top. As you read through the web

pages, fill out the worksheet handed out to you by the fabulous Mrs.

Williams!!!!

Click on the webpage below to answer the first few questions on your handout.

http://rome.mrdonn.org/fall.html

A divided Rome was managed by two emperors. Unfortunately, the western empire was invaded and conquered by barbarians. To keep the eastern empire safe, Constantine moved the capital to a new city. His new city became the foundation for the Byzantine empire which outlasted the western half by a 1000 years. Scroll to the next page to learn more about the Byzantine Empire and Constantine

Yeah…more info!!!! How exited are you?

Open the word document below to read and answer questions about the creation of the Byzantine Empire

http://mswilliamsancientworld.wikispaces.com/The+Byzantine+Empire

Justinian was a famous emperor of the Byzantine Empire. Click on the link below to learn about his major accomplishments

http://medievaleurope.mrdonn.org/justinian.html

JustinianLAWS

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