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Aim : How did the Byzantine Empire build on the legacy of R ome?. Do Now : Complete the following… Define the term, “ legacy ” in your own words What does it mean if a son/daughter “builds on the legacy of his/her parents”?. Vocabulary.
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Aim: How did the Byzantine Empire build on the legacy of Rome? Do Now: Complete the following… Define the term, “legacy” in your own words What does it mean if a son/daughter “builds on the legacy of his/her parents”?
Vocabulary • Justinian: Emperor of the Byzantine Empire, reigned from 527-565 • Justinian’s Code: Codex IustinianusUpdate Roman Law organized by Justinian (Byzantine Emperor) around 534 AD • Autocrat: A single ruler with complete authority • Hagia Sophia: Cathedral of Holy Wisdom in Constantinople. Built by order of Justinian • Icon: Religious image used by eastern Christians • Mosaics: Picture or design formed by inlaid pieces of stone or other materials
Activity • 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 • On your own… Complete the graphic organizer on the back of the reading
YOUR OPINION(Authentic Discussion) • Which achievement of the Byzantine Empire do you feel has had the biggest impact on the world? WHY?
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