History of the Ancient and Medieval World The Byzantine Empire Title taken from Edward Gibbon’s (1776) book of same name. Walsingham Academy Mrs. McArthur Room 111

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.

Assignment 1 Complete map by Friday: Jan. 23 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

Assignment 2 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

Assignment 3 Read pp. 287-8, and section: The Byzantine Heritage, of your text. Complete Note Taking Chart Answer questions #2 and 5, pp 288 Complete Map

Assignment 4 Read pp. 284 Sketch and label the key architectural features of Hagia Sophia. Answer questions: Thinking Critically Read Primary Source by Procopius: On Buildings and complete questions on sheet.