Aim : How did the fall of the Roman Empire lead to the rise of the Byzantine Empire? Do Now : Examine the map -List several reasons why the Roman Empire collapsed -Identify any geographic features that you notice

Why did the Roman Empire collapse?

Vocabulary (Domain Specific) Constantine: (274– 337) Roman Emperor between 306 and 337. He issued the Edict of Milan which outlawed the persecution of Christians. He also founded the city of Constantinople, the future capital of the Byzantine Empire. Byzantine Empire : ( ) The eastern half of the Roman Empire, which survived after the fall of the Western Empire at the end of the 5th century C.E. Its capital was Constantinople, named after the Emperor Constantine.

Activity The Western Roman Empire crumbled in the fifth century as it was overrun by invading Germanic tribes. However, the once great empire had already undergone significant changes. It had been divided into western and eastern empires, and its capital had moved east from Rome to the Greek city of Byzantium. The city would become known as Constantinople after the emperor Constantine, who made it the new capital in A.D For nearly a thousand years after the collapse of the Western Empire, Byzantium and its flourishing capital would carry on the glory of Rome. On your own… Complete documents 1-3 IN COMPLETE SENTENCES

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Regents Review Questions 1. Constantinople was a thriving city in the 1200s mainly because of its location on a major trade route between (1) China and southern Africa (2) the Atlantic Ocean and the Baltic Sea (3) the Inca Empire and the Aztec Empire (4) Asia and eastern Europe 2. What is considered one of the Byzantine Empire’s greatest contributions to western European society? (1) spreading Hinduism throughout the region (2) supporting the Catholic Church (3) defeating the Mongols at Kiev (4) preserving Greek and Roman culture 3. Based on the information provided by this map, which statement about Constantinople is accurate? (1) Africans traded more goods in Constantinople than in any other area. (2) Constantinople was a city located on the Mediterranean Sea. (3) Gold was the primary commodity that China sent to Constantinople. (4) Constantinople was an important trading center. I. Byzantine Heritage A. Blended Christian beliefs with Greek art and philosophy B. Extended Roman engineering achievements C. Preserved literature and science textbooks D. __________________________________________ 4. Which action would best complete this partial outline above? (1) Adapted the Roman principles of justice (2) Used a senate as the chief governing body (3) Led crusades to capture Rome from the Huns (4) Helped maintain Roman rule over western Europe

Summary How did the fall of the Roman Empire lead to the rise of the Byzantine Empire?