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Learn about the consequences of the fall of the Roman Empire, including the continuation of the Eastern Roman Empire as the Byzantine Empire, the reign of Justinian, and the significance of Constantinople.
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Learning Target I can summarize the consequences of the fall of the Roman Empire, including… • the continuation of the Eastern Roman Empire as the Byzantine Empire, • Justinian, • and the significance of Constantinople.
Fall of Rome: Brainpop Quiz • Name one reason the Roman Empire fell. • How many years did the Byzantine Empire last? • Why do some people say Rome never really fell?
Cornell Notes Name Date Class Period TITLE Notes About Key Points Key Points/ Questions Summary
Essential Question Why do empires rise and fall?
1. Byzantine Empire • The eastern half of the Roman Empire • Rome influenced the political and social life of the Byzantine Empire. • Over time, the Greek influence grew and Greek culture became the most common. • The empire preserved and passed on Greek culture and Roman laws to other peoples. • Lasted 1,000 years
Barbarian Kingdoms After Rome’s Fall B4,5,6,7
2. Justinian • Byzantineemperor from A.D. 527 until A.D. 565 • He was a skilled general and strong leader. • Justinian organized the Roman laws; the reforms were called Justinian’s Code. • Theodora, Justinian’s wife, helped make important government decisions. • His army reconquered land that had been a part of the Roman Empire before it split. B2,3
3. Constantinople • The city was named for Emperor Constantine. • It became the capital city and the center of Christianity in the Eastern (Byzantine) Empire. • Constantinople’s location was important because: • it was a good place for fishing and boats. • it was a crossroads for trade. • it was easy to defend.
