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?