1. Byzantine Empire
Byzantine Empire

2. Focus 1/7
The Byzantine Empire preserved Greek and Roman culture in the east. Under Justinian, the Byzantine built the Hagia Sophia and established a set of law codes known as Justinian's Code. Justinian's Code is considered a milestone because it served as a model for future legal systems in Europe.
Point for Discussion:
Illustrate other examples of legal systems learned in class.
Term to Know: Milestone
Critical Lens:
Legal systems are important to maintain order in any society

3. Byzantine Empire
After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, the Eastern portion becomes known as Byzantine Empire

4. Byzantine Empire
Capital city of Byzantine Empire was Constantinople

5. Byzantine Empire Constantinople owed its success to geography
- well protected
- located on key trade routes between Asia and Europe

6. Byzantine Empire Preserved Greek and Roman culture
Developed Greek Orthodox Church

7. Byzantine Empire
Differences Between Greek Orthodox and Catholic Christians
Catholics Greek Orthodox
Pope is at the head Do not recognize Pope
Latin – Official Language Greek – Official Language
Christmas – Chief Holiday Easter Chief Holiday
Priests can not marry Priests can marry

8. Byzantine Empire Most famous Emperor was Justinian
Justinian was an autocrat (someone with total power)

9. Byzantine Empire
Justinian’s Code – code of laws influenced by the Romans

10. Byzantine Empire
Justinian attempts to restore Rome

11. Byzantine Empire
Justinian’s greatest architectural feat was building a church called the Hagia Sophia

12. Byzantine Empire
Pantheon of Rome Byzantine’s Hagia Sophia

13. Byzantine Empire
Graphic Summary

14. Closure
Explain why the Byzantine Capital of Constantinople was so successful.
Illustrate key differences between the Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox Churches.
Name two cultures preserved by the Byzantine Empire and why was the preservation of these two cultures important.
Name two achievements by Justinian and explain how each was influenced by the Romans.