1. History of the Ancient and Medieval World The Byzantine Empire
Walsingham Academy
Mrs. McArthur
Room 111

2. “Heirs” to Rome What emerged from the Roman Empire?
Byzantine Empire (East Rome, Greeks)
Islam
Germanic Kingdoms

4. I. Plot 9 elements on map
Bosporus
Constantinople
Asia Minor
Jerusalem
Dardanelles
Aegean Sea
Black Sea
Balkan peninsula
Rome
II. Identify and explain the importance of the heavy black line on map.

5. In Summary: Contemporary Testimony
Location, Location, Location: An asset becomes a liability
Read Sozeman’s account of “The City,” pp 283.
From what you’ve learned what difference did location make?
How does he describe the city?
How could such a location become a liability in the later period?
Justinian Reforms Roman Law
Why is this one of Byzantium’s most important legacies?

6. In Summary: Contemporary Testimony
A Sovereign City
Why did the crusaders of 1203 open their eyes wide with wonder when they entered the city and its buildings?

7. How did the Byzantine Empire get its name?
How did Constantinople get its name?
What 5 things protected the city?
What was Greek Fire?
What church strengthened the empire and how?
Explain two factors that divided the Churches of Rome and Constantinople
Name the title of the major leaders of each church.
Who was Justinian?
Explain why Justinian is remembered as the greatest Byzantine emperor.

9. The Byzantine Empire, Russia, and Eastern Europe: Section 1
Color Transparency 52: Byzantine Art

10. The Byzantine Empire, Russia, and Eastern Europe: Section 1
Color Transparency 53: Byzantine Icon

11. Assignment 1 (due 1/3) Complete map Read text, pp. 282, 283, 285.
Take notes following directions and sample, bottom of pp 282, Note Taking.
Identify terms: Constantinople, Justinian, Theodora, Justinian’s Code, autocrat
Jan. 2-4: Check SCA on SPA and report any discrepancies: Last Chance before finalizing Term 2 grades!
Jan. 4-8: Homework Exam Study Period
Jan. 7-8: In-Class Review Time
Jan. 9: Semester Exam

12. Assignment 2 (due 1/4)
Read pp. 284, and sections: Byzantine Christianity and The Empire Suffers Crisis and Collapse, pp of your text.
Identify terms: patriarch, icon, Great Schism
Complete Note Taking Chart
Map Skills: pp 286
Jan. 2-4: Check SCA on SPA and report any discrepancies: : Last Chance before finalizing Term 2 grades!
Jan. 4-8: Homework Exam Study Period
Jan. 7-8: In-Class Review Time
Jan. 9: Semester Exam

13. In Summary: Contemporary Testimony
Location, Location, Location: An asset becomes a liability
Read Sozeman’s account of “The City,” pp 283.
From what you’ve learned what difference did location make?
How does he describe the city?
How could such a location become a liability in the later period?
Justinian Reforms Roman Law
Why is this one of Byzantium’s most important legacies?

14. How did the Byzantine Empire get its name?
How did Constantinople get its name?
What 5 things protected the city?
What was Greek Fire?
What church strengthened the empire and how?
Explain two factors that divided the Churches of Rome and Constantinople
Name the title of the major leaders of each church.
Who was Justinian?
Explain why Justinian is remembered as the greatest Byzantine emperor.