world history: get to work on chapter 8 section 1 focus questions. answer in bullet and paragraph...

World History:Get to work on

Chapter 8 Section 1 Focus Questions.

Answer in Bullet AND Paragraph Essay Form

“And the entire City was to be seen in the tents of the [Turkish] camp,

the city deserted, lying lifeless, naked, soundless, without either

form or beauty. O City, City, head of all cities! O City, City, center of

the four corners of the world! O City, City, pride of the Romans,

civilizer of the barbarians!”

Greek Historian Ducas, who witnessed the fall of Constantinople in 1453.

What can we learn about Constantinople and the Byzantine Empire from the short quote?

The Byzantine Empire descended from what empire?

Based on what we know of Roman culture, guess some of the key features of the Byzantine Empire.

“And the entire City was to be seen in the tents of the [Turkish] camp, the

city deserted, lying lifeless, naked, soundless,

without either form or beauty. O City, City, head of all cities! O City, City, center of the four corners

of the world! O City, City, pride of the Romans,

civilizer of the barbarians!”

What great contributions were made by Justinian? Theodora

Men couldn’t beat wives. Wives could sue for divorce. Women can own property. Widows could keep children.

Belisarius Justinian appointed him Military Commander Expanded Territory of Byzantine Empire.

Hagia Sophia Justinian Code

Preservation of Roman Law

Political Strengths

Military Strengths

Economic Strengths

Strengths of the Byzantine EmpireIn your W.N., complete the chart:

Consult p189-190 Chapter 8 Section 1 for help

Political Strengths

Military Strengths

Economic Strengths

Strengths of the Byzantine Empire

•Loyal, Skilled officials

•Marriage alliances

•Intelligence

•Shrewd Diplomacy

(Intrigues)

•Strategy manuals

•Improved weapons & armor

•Effective Navy

•Battering rams

•“Greek Fire”

•Trade center of the world – Constantinople

•Large tax revenues

•Paid Soldiers & Officials

On the board, sign your name under one of the headings. Alphabet Artist Architect

If your last name is A-G, you are creator of the Cyrillic alphabet

If your last name is H-N, you are a Byzantine artist

If your last name is O-Z, you are the architect who built the Hagia Sophia

Prepare a speech explaining why you made the most important contribution to Byzantine culture.

Cyrillic Alphabet Teaching Slavs to

read the Bible Eastern European

& Russian peoples still use the Cyrillic alphabet to this day.

Art - Mosaics Inlaid pieces of

stone, glass or enamel.

Artists used as icons.

Architecture – the Hagia Sophia

Architecture – the Hagia Sophia

Architecture – the Hagia Sophia

Byzantine Culture What seems to be the unifying theme

among these different elements of Byzantine culture?

Importance of

“The Christian Church” Read pg. 191-192. In your W.N., Describe the two sides of the

Debate. With which side do you agree, and why?

Values Continuum

Strongly AgreeStrongly Agree Strongly Disagree

valuescontinuum I like spicy food. I desire brutal honesty in my relationships. Under no circumstance should abortion be

legal. The US needs the death penalry. Icons are good

The Iconoclastic Controversy Heresy Excommunication

Pope in Rome vs. Patriarch in Constantinople

Icons vs. Iconoclasts Church Split 1054 Roman Catholic Church vs. Eastern Orthodox Church

Decline of the Byzantine Empire Create a time line extending from 1000 to

1500A.D. noting the events that contributed to the decline of the Byzantine Empire.

Under each event, write a descriptive statement that explains its significance.

Decline of the Byzantine Empire Early 1000s

Saljuq Turks capture most of Asia Minor. 1054

Church Split 1096-97

Western European crusaders recaptured western Asia Minor for the Byzantines.

1204 Crusaders captured Constantinople for themselves.

1261 The Byzantines recaptured Constantinople and reorganized the empire.

1453 Ottoman Turks captured Constantinople.

Review the most important aspects of the Byzantine Empire: Politics Military Economy Alphabet Art Architecture Decline

Most people in the Byzantine Empire could not read. Create visual images that would help students of history learn about and understand the important aspects of the Byzantine Empire. (A “Picture” Review Sheet)

Review the most important aspects of the Byzantine Empire: Politics Military Economy Alphabet Art Architecture Decline

Most people in the Byzantine Empire could not read. Create visual images that would help students of history learn about and understand the important aspects of the Byzantine Empire. (A “Picture” Review Sheet)