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Aim : How did the Byzantine Empire build on the legacy of Rome? Do Now : Complete the following… 1.Define the term, “ legacy ” in your own words 2.What.

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1 Aim : How did the Byzantine Empire build on the legacy of Rome? Do Now : Complete the following… 1.Define the term, “ legacy ” in your own words 2.What does it mean if a son/daughter “builds on the legacy of his/her parents”?

2 Copy Vocabulary (Domain Specific) 1. Justinian: Emperor of the Byzantine Empire, reigned from 527-565 2. Justinian’s Code : Update Roman Law organized by Justinian (Byzantine Emperor) around 534 AD 3. Autocrat : A single ruler with complete authority 4. Hagia Sophia : Cathedral of Holy Wisdom in Constantinople. Built by order of Justinian 5. Icon : Religious image used by eastern Christians 6. Mosaics: Picture or design formed by inlaid pieces of stone or other materials

3 Activity 1.We will do a close reading (highlight/underline key information and vocabulary) on the How did the Byzantine Empire build on the legacy of Rome? handout together 2. On your own… Complete the graphic organizer on the back of the reading

4 Fill in anything you are missing…

5 YOUR OPINION (Authentic Discussion) Which achievement of the Byzantine Empire do you feel has had the biggest impact on the world? WHY ?

6 Summary How did the Byzantine Empire build on the legacy of Rome? [cite examples from the Roman Empire unit] Homework Read The Byzantine Empire is in Trouble handout and answer questions 1-5 on the back in COMPLETE SENTENCES


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