SS10.8.9

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

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.

Vocabulary

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

Aligned Learning Resources

Justinian and the Byzantine Empire

Fall of the Byzantine Empire

Constantinople: Queen of Cities Ultimately Conquered

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