Byzantine Empire

Do Now (U5D5) January 7, 2013  After reading the partial outline, fill in the missing pieces on the outline.  Homework: Review all the documents from today, then answer the homework question attached on the website.

 Pivotal Question 1: How was the Byzantine Empire’s power linked to the city of Constantinople?

Constantinople  As German invaders pounded Western Rome, Constantine rebuilt the Greek city of Byzantium  Changed the name of Byzantium to Constantinople  330 AD: Constantine made Constantinople the new capital of the Roman Empire

Constantinople  Located on the shores of the Bosporus, a strait that linked the Mediterranean and Black Seas  Guarded on three sides by water  Later emperors built sea walls for more protection  Became Europe’s busiest marketplace

The Great Palace of Constantinople  At the center of the city, Byzantine emperors and empresses lived in splendor  Lived in 200,000 sq/ft great palace  Located next to the Hippodrome, a large chariot racing arena

The Great Palace

 Pivotal Question 2: How did the Emperor Justinian (r ) demonstrate total control over the Byzantine Empire?

 Review documents 1-4 and answer the short question for each

Emperor Justinian (r )

Hagia Sophia

Discuss PQ2 with your partner  Pivotal Question 2: How did the Emperor Justinian (r ) demonstrate total control over the Byzantine Empire?

 Pivotal Question 3: How did Justinian develop the security and power of the Byzantine Empire?

 Review documents 7-8 and answer the short question for each

Discuss PQ3 with your partner(s)  Pivotal Question 3: How did Justinian develop the security and power of the Byzantine Empire?

Summary Question  Did Justinian revive the old Roman Empire or create a new Byzantine Empire? Why?