1. World Civilizations Week 5 Bell #1 11/29/10 The World in Transition. Based on the title of our next unit of study, what topics do you think we will be studying?

2. The Byzantine Empire and Russia When the Western Empire fell, where did the Roman culture thrive?

3. D.R.S.L.s What factors contributed to the growth and strength of the Byzantine Empire? How did the Christian church come to be divided? What cultural contributions did Byzantines make? What factors contributed to the downfall of the Byzantine empire?

4. Assignment Complete the Chapter 10.1 Guided Reading worksheet.

5. SECTION 1 Reading the Section 1. Justinian 2. Justinian Code 3. Theodora 4. Belisarius 5. icons 6. Iconoclastic Controversy 7. patriarchs of Constantinople 8. Hagia Sophia 9. Seljuq Turks 10. Ottoman Turks Post-Reading Quick Check One of the keys to Justinian’s success was establishing the Justinian Code, a collection of Roman laws. He also chose his advisors wisely.

6. Justinian Ruled from A.D. 527-A.D. 565 Justinian Code Code Useful Roman laws. Digest Summarized Roman legal opinions Institutes Guide for law students Novallae Laws passed after A.D. 534 Preserved Roman idea that laws rule people (rule of law).

7. Theodora Justinian’s wife Improved status of women Divorce Property Nika Revolt Talked Justinian into staying and fighting Belisarius Led troops who crushed the Nika Revolt Expanded empire

8. Growth of an Empire apworldhistorywiki.wikispaces.com

9. Strengths of the Empire Political Strong central government Officials Skilled Efficient Well paid Diplomacy Marriage

10. Strengths Cont’d Military Training Weapons Greek Fire Armor Economic Location, Location, Location Tax policies Prosperous trade

11. Greek Fire http://civilianmilitaryintelligencegroup.com/?p=5560

12. The Divided Church Different doctrine Roman CatholicEastern Orthodox ClergyNo marriageMarriage allowed IconsVeneration acceptedVeneration initially rejected, later accepted LeadershipRoman PopePopes supremacy rejected, local leaders ruled TrinityHoly spirit combines both Father and Son Supremacy of the Father

13. Byzantine Culture Cyril and Methodius Missionaries Cyrillic alphabet http://www.minnesotafireservice.com/logo_info_page2. html

14. Art and Architecture