1. Bellwork: September 6 Bring Social Studies Textbook Review
Which event in Western Europe started the “Dark Ages?”
The Eastern Roman Empire became known as ____________.
Who was the Roman emperor who legalized Christianity?
Preview
4. What do you call a person with total power over an empire?
5. What do you call that person if it is a woman?
Western Roman Empire
Byzantine Empire

2. Activity Find the best rule that applies to the given situation.
Was it difficult to find the correct rule?
Why?

3. Emperor Justinian and Theodora
Textbook page 67
Comp book page 17 –
Title: Emperor Justinian and Theodora
Justinian - Emperor of Byzantine Empire AD (ruled during “golden age”)
Theodora – Justinian’s wife
Justinian’s Legacy
Justinian Code – an organized code of law that has influenced most legal systems in the Western Hemisphere today (including US)
Laws were confusing and disorganized when he came to power

4. The Hagia Sophia (Justinian’s 2nd Legacy) Hagia Sophia –
Textbook page 67-68
View short video on Hagia Sophia
(Justinian’s 2nd Legacy)
Hagia Sophia –
Enormous church in Constantinople. Became symbol of Christianity in Byzantine Empire

5. Complete conclusion assignment
You may use your notes

6. Conclusion Where might you see this image? A. Museum B. Court room
C. Post office
D. Grocery store