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

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

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.

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?

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?

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.

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

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

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

Assignment 2 (due 1/4) Read pp. 284, and sections: Byzantine Christianity and The Empire Suffers Crisis and Collapse, pp. 285-287 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

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?

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.