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.
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.
