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Exploring the Byzantine Empire: Emperors, Achievements, and Historical Impact

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the Byzantine Empire, focusing on key historical figures, significant events, and cultural achievements. Discover the factors leading to the fall of Rome, learn about famous Eastern emperors like Diocletian and Justinian, and explore the impact of Theodora. Engage in activities such as matching emperors, analyzing the significance of Hagia Sophia, and understanding the shared power of church and state. This resource is perfect for students and educators looking to deepen their knowledge of this fascinating period in history.

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Exploring the Byzantine Empire: Emperors, Achievements, and Historical Impact

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  1. Supplements to your map, guided notes and activities for Byzantium. Byzantine Empire Extras

  2. 3, 2, 1 Questions pg40 • 3 things that lead to the fall of Rome. • 2 Famous Eastern Emperors • 1 New Capitol of the Eastern Empire.

  3. Match the Emperor pg40 Middle of the page.

  4. Bottom of Pg40- Istanbul is Constantinople? • Listen to the song. Write down the words that you hear that you recognize from class.

  5. Mini Worksheet: Byzantine Empire will be glued with a flap over page 41 • Emperors: • Diocletian- 300 ACE- split the Roman Empire into 2 parts • W- Maximian (Weak) • E- Diocletian (Strong) • Constantine- • Reunited the empire moved capitol to the east. Constantinople/Istanbul. • Byzantium- • Eastern part of Rome Expanded under Justinian • Church and state shared power in govt. based on the principals of Christianity.

  6. Mini Worksheet: Byzantine Empire • Justinian- • Ruled from 527-565 ACE • Justinian Code- Codified and clarified Roman and Greek Laws for his diverse pop. Women had rights. • Expanded his Empire! • Built Hagia Sophia- combined politics and religion. • Chief political advisor was Theodora, his wife.

  7. Mini Worksheet: Byzantine Empire • Theodora- Justinian's wife • Controversial-Ruled along side of Justinian • Actress- parents were barkeeper and acrobat. She had a strong personality • Fought for women’s rights. • Died at age 50 from cancer (Justinian never remarried.)

  8. Mini Worksheet: Byzantine Empire • Hagia Sophia- • Took over 12,000 workers to build • Huge –Dome atop a rectangular base. • Ornate- Wide use of Mosaics- Church of the holy wisdom.” • Built as Christian church; later became a Mosques in Istanbul and now a museum.

  9. Western Church Vs. Eastern Church: on the lined part of pg. 41

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