Fall of the Byzantine Empire Monday 2/11
Do Now: Take out your homework and stamp sheet
Create a KWL Chart Put these questions in the “W” column What was the East West Schism? What made mosaics so unique? Who came to occupy Constantinople in the 1200s? What people conquered the Byzantine Empire in 1453? What factors led to the fall of the Byzantine Empire?
Answers The separation of the church. Now it was divided into East-West. Many examples: they tell stories, they are of exceptional quality and craftsmanship, they left viewers in awe, etc. Mosaics covered church walls and ceilings in the Byzantine empire. They were one of the most popular art forms in the Empire. European Christians/Crusaders The Ottoman Turks, their leader was Mehmed II Multiple factors led to the fall of the Empire: plague, debt that Justinian left the empire with from military spending, Persians began to attack borders, Arab tribes conquering lands, Crusaders, Turks taking over the Empire
Objective: you will be able to explain how the differences in the development of Christianity in the East and West led to a split in the church & you will be able to explain the factors that weakened the Byzantine Empire and ultimately destroyed it Standard:8.4.7.D. Explain how conflict and cooperation among groups and organizations have impacted the history of the world.
What are we doing today? -Do Now -Objective -Review 2.1 -2.3 “The End of an Empire” -Videos/ KWL Homework: Study for quiz tomorrow
East-West Schism Roman Catholic Church (West) Eastern Orthodox Church -Emperor seen as God’s representative on Earth (Emperor has influence of church and Patriarch) -Pope claimed absolute authority over all western Christians Based beliefs on Jesus & Bible -Creed: claimed Holy Spirit comes from Father and the Son (God and Jesus) Worship in Church, services led by priests and bishops -Holy Spirit comes only from the Father -Icons should not be destroyed -Icons were banned and destroyed
Video in Drive about the Downfall of the Empire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Okph9wt8I0A
Textbook pgs. 364-365
Quiz Day Tuesday 2/12
Do Now: take out your review sheet and a writing utensil Discuss with your shoulder partner: What was the East-West Schism? Why/how did the Byzantine Empire Fall?
What are we doing today? Do Now Objective Group Quiz Hand back graded assignments??? Homework: None
Objective: Students will be able to recall and synthesize information about the Byzantine Empire in order to successfully complete an assessment Standard: 8.4.7.A. Summarize the social, political, cultural, and economic contributions of individuals and groups in world history. 8.4.7.B. Explain the importance of historical documents, artifacts, and sites which are critical to world history.
Look over your Review Sheet