1. Trivia Fun Times Forever and Ever!!!!!!!
How many languages did the Bantu peoples have?
How did religions spread in Africa?
How are the Silk Road, Islam, The Plague, and the Mongols all related?
Born Feb. 5, 1934, this baseball player has the second most career home runs with Barry Bonds surpassed him in 2007.

2. The Byzantine Empire
330 – 1453 CE

3. Justinian (527 – 565 CE) Ruled the Byzantine Empire at its height
Organized Roman law into one law code (Code of Justinian)
Reclaimed portion of the Western Empire
Public works – ex: Hagia Sofia
Ruled with his wife Theodora

5. Constantinople Center of trade during the Middle Ages
One of the largest and richest cities in Europe
Well protected by walls
Located on a peninsula
Everything at to pass through

6. Eastern Orthodox Church
Leader (Patriarch) selected by the emperor
Refuse to recognize Pope’s authority
“Great Schism” in 1054 CE separates Roman Catholic Church from Eastern Orthodox
Excommunicate each other
“removed from the Church”
Cause of the tension between East and West Europe

7. Fall of Byzantine Empire
Ottoman Turks conquer Constantinople in 1453 CE
Ottoman Empire forms
Reasons:
1.) Rise of Islam (Long-term wars with Islamic dynasties)
2.) Division within Christianity
3.) Fourth Crusade (1204)
4.) Incompetent leadership

8. Exit Ticket
How did our in-class activity connect with the Byzantine Empire?
Explain the significance the Code of Justinian. Why is it important?