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Answer the following questions on your Do Now sheet. Do Now. ___1. The great leader of Persia was named: A. Cyrus B. Nebuchadnezzar C. Ashurbanipal D. Huey ___2. The Chaldeans can also be called: A. Persian B. Assyrian C. Babylonian D. Hebrew

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  1. Answer the following questions on your Do Now sheet. Do Now • ___1. The great leader of Persia was named: • A. Cyrus • B. Nebuchadnezzar • C. Ashurbanipal • D. Huey • ___2. The Chaldeans can also be called: • A. Persian • B. Assyrian • C. Babylonian • D. Hebrew • ___3. This religion involved the belief in both a good and evil god fighting for influence on earth. • A. Islam • B. Zoroastrianism • C. Judaism • D. Hinduism • ___4. The most religiously tolerant civilization was: • A. Persia • B. Chaldean • C. Hebrew • D. Assyria

  2. Differences between the Empires • Constantinople blessed as Christian city, many in Rome still Pagans. • Mix of cultures = multiculturalism. • Byzantines spoke Greek, Romans – Latin. • Constantinople serves as capital of Byzantine Empire for 1000+ years.

  3. The Golden Age of the Empire Justinian’s reign

  4. Justinian • Empire reaches height in culture and prosperity under Emperor Justinian. • Rules from 527 to 565. • What’s he do? • Preserves Roman law • Extends empire • Expands trade

  5. Code of Laws • Probably most important legacy. • He sets up a team of scholars to gather and organize ancient Roman laws. • This team creates what will be known as a “body of civil law”. • Later Emperors continue to build the code. • Code includes Roman laws, legal writings, and even a student handbook. • By the 1100’s, it reaches Western Europe and becomes the basis for both Medieval rulers and the Roman Catholic Church • It still influences International Treaties today.

  6. Extends Empire • Empire reaches its greatest size • Led by the brilliant general Belisarius. • He will conquer parts of North Africa, Italy, and southern Spain. http://www.students.sbc.edu/mckinney03/gmm/images/justinian.jpg

  7. Awesome Wife! • Theodora • Tough, aggressive politician, would challenge the emperor’s orders. • Diplomat-negotiated for the Byzantine Empire. • Champions women’s rights and sets up hospitals for the poor. • She dies in 548, which shatters Justinian. It was during her reign that the empire had the most glorious days.

  8. Reflection • Write down and answer the following questions on your reflection log: • Where was Justinian from? • What structure was the center of Constantinople’s public life? • How long after the Nika riots did the construction of the Hagia Sophia begin?

  9. Justinian’s Cultural Influence • Greek and Roman styles still have influence, but Christianity and Emperor are strong. • Hagia Sophia = Holy Wisdom • Church designed by Justinian • Largest dome in world at the time • Decorated with gold, marble, and mosaics • Mosaics = art using a series of small ceramic or glass pieces • Still in Istanbul, Turkey

  10. The Hagia Sophia http://members.fortunecity.com/fstav1/agsofia4.jpg

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