Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Justinian and the Byzantine Empire

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

8

Overview

This is a video from Khan Academy which gives an overview of the Byzantine Empire under its greatest strength under Justinian and then eventual slow decline over the next 900 years. Code of Justinian, Hagia Sophia, Empress Theodora's role in putting down the Nika Riots. This video can be used to introduce a lesson on the Byzantine Empire and Emperor Justinian.  This video is 8 minutes 51 seconds in length.

    Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 8

    SS10.8.9

    Describe the rise of the Byzantine Empire, its institutions, and its legacy, including the influence of the Emperors Constantine and Justinian and the effect of the Byzantine Empire on art, religion, architecture, and law.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:SS10.8.9

    Vocabulary

    • Byzantine Empire
    • Constantine
    • Justinian
    • Theodora
    • Eastern Orthodox Church
    • Justinian Law Code
    • Hagia Sophia
    • Christianity
    • Western Roman Catholic Church
    • Byzantine Church
    • icons
    • excommunicate
    • missionary

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • The factors that led to the rise of the Byzantine Empire examples of Byzantine influences on art, culture, religion, architecture, and law.
    • The influence of major political leaders, including Emperors Constantine and Justinian
    • The factors leading to the establishment of the Eastern Orthodox Church.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Understand textual evidence of primary and secondary sources.
    • Locate places on a map.
    • Identify the effects of religious beliefs and practices on societies.
    • Determine how governmental policies impact an empire. Analyze the long-term impact of specific aspects of a culture.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • The Byzantine Empire influenced art, culture, religion, architecture, and law.
    Link to Resource

    CR Resource Type

    Audio/Video

    Resource Provider

    Khan Academy
    Accessibility

    Accessibility

    Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
    License

    License Type

    Custom
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