DO YOU REMEMBER? What architectural elements did the Romans borrow from the Greeks? a.wood frame construction and lush landscaping b.highly elaborate stonework and bright exterior colors c.arches and stairs d.columns and open spaces

CHALLENGE!!! In what ways did the Roman government most influence the founders of the United States? a.The founders placed a high value on written laws and separation of powers. b.The founders of the United States supported the idea of electing an emperor. c.The founders of the United States admired Roman art and architecture. d.The founders of the United States wanted great military power.

CHALLENGE!!! Which of the following best describes the philosophy of the Stoics? a. Romans should refuse to serve in the military and become pacifists. b. People should reject technological advances and live simpler lives. c. All people should act in their self- interest. d. Citizens should live virtuous lives and act for the good of Rome.

THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE

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THE 3 RULES OF REAL ESTATE #1 LOCATION#1 LOCATION #2 LOCATION#2 LOCATION #3 LOCATION#3 LOCATION

Think about being able to open a business. The first and most important decision would be WHERE you would open the business. WHY?

Consider a location for each of the following businesses. Game StopGame Stop Gas station with a mini-martGas station with a mini-mart StarbucksStarbucks Postal Annex with copy servicesPostal Annex with copy services Whole Foods grocery storeWhole Foods grocery store Denny’sDenny’s

CONSTANTINOPLE Look at the map on page 37.Look at the map on page 37. Locate Constantinople.Locate Constantinople. Constantinople had a PERFECT location.Constantinople had a PERFECT location. What made the Constantinople such a great location for TRADE?What made the Constantinople such a great location for TRADE?

In the last lesson, we learned that Rome fell in 476. There was one emperor whose passion it was to take back the city of Rome. He sent an army that took back Italy and much land around the Mediterranean.

JUSTINIAN

RENUNITED THE EMPIRE

LAW AND THE CHURCH Ordered officials to remove any out-of- date or unchristian laws.

ORGANIZED LAWS INTO A LEGAL SYSTEM CALLED “JUSTINIAN’S CODE”

Justinian had enemies. Two groups of enemies joined together and tried to overthrow him in 532. (He wanted to leave).

THEY SAY THAT BEHIND EVERY SUCCESSFUL MAN… THEY SAY THAT BEHIND EVERY SUCCESSFUL MAN…

IS SOME GIRL POWER!!!

THEODORA She was strong and powerful. Helped her husband rule effectively. Talked Justinian into staying in the city. She saved the emperor’s throne.

THE EMPIRE AFTER JUSTINIAN

A NEW SOCIETY In many ways Justinian was the last Roman emperor of the eastern empire. After he died, people began to speak Greek, rather than Latin. Scholars studied Greek, not Roman philosophy. Gradually, the empire lost its ties to the old Roman Empire and a new society developed.

THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE Developed in the eastern Roman Empire after the west fell. Named after the Greek town of Byzantium.

TRADE IN THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE Interaction with other groups. Merchants from Asia, Africa and Europe, came to Constantinople to trade. Byzantine society began to reflect these outside influences. It reflected Greek and Roman roots.

GOVERNMENT IN THE BYZANTINE EMPIRE Emperors led the church and. government. Believed the emperor was chosen by God to lead both. In the Western Empire, Pope led the church/ emperors led government. In time, people in the east and west practiced Christianity differently. The east broke away from the rest of the church and formed the Orthodox Church.

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