Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire The Byzantine Empire was the eastern half of the Roman Empire The capital was Constantinople
Byzantine Empire Justinian- first emperor of the Byzantine empire. expanded the empire to its greatest size. The Justinian Code- a legal system that became the basis for many European and western law codes. A person is innocent until proven guilty. Sound familiar?
Alabama You may not have an ice cream cone in your back pocket at any time.
Alaska You can’t take a flamingo into a barber shop.
Connecticut Pickles must bounce! A pickle cannot be sold unless it bounces.
Ohio It is illegal to hunt whales on Sundays. X
Washington Harassing Bigfoot, Sasquatch or any other undiscovered species is illegal.
FLorida Pregnant pigs may not be put in cages. It is illegal to sell your children. Men may not be seen publicly in any kind of strapless gown.
Byzantine Empire Theodora- wife of Justinian. Intelligent, ambitious empress. Champion of women’s rights Considered a joint ruler with Justinian.
The Hagia Sophia was built to be the world’s most beautiful church. Byzantine Empire The Hagia Sophia was built to be the world’s most beautiful church.
Reflect Who was Justinian and why was he important? Support your response with facts from your notes!
Sample Response Justinian was the first emperor of the Byzantine Empire who expanded the empire to its greatest size. Justinian created a law code that influenced European and Western law codes. He also ordered the construction of the Hagia Sophia which became the most beautiful example of Byzantine architecture.
Byzantine Empire Mosaic- pictures made of tiny pieces of colored glass or flat stone set in plaster.
Quote By emperor Constantine “As you move, the figures seem to move, too. You could swear that their eyes are turning and shining and that their garments are rustling…the Byzantine mosaicist has succeeded in creating the illusion that his jig-saw puzzle has come to life.”
Byzantine Mosaic Project https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JxIjfqKTLs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPjbiP66-6M Before the end of class today, decide on the image you are going to use for your Byzantine Inspired Mosaic.
Byzantine Empire Education and religion were two dominant influences in Byzantine society. Icon- a religious image used for worship.
Byzantine Empire Iconoclast controversy- war over the use of icons. Iconodules- “image lovers” Iconoclasts- “image breakers”
Byzantine Empire The Great Schism- In 1054 Christianity split into the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church. The Pope appoints Charlemagne as emperor in the west. Schism- separation of the church
Contributions of the Byzantine Empire Justinian’s Code Preserved Greek and Roman knowledge Spread Christianity to Eastern Europe
Causes of the Decline of the Byzantine Empire Justinian’s plague Barbarian invasions War with Arab Empire The Crusades