Unit 02 - Byzantines

Mosaic of Justinian and Theodora

In this unit, you will learn about the Byzantine Empire (sometimes called the Eastern Roman Empire), which lasted from around 350 to 1453.

Essential Question: What were the most important accomplishments of the Byzantines?

To-Do list for this unit.

Exercises and Assignments

Byzantine Background Notes

  1. Copy this set of notes on the Byzantine Empire into your notebook.

  2. On a separate sheet of paper, answer the processing questions. When you are done, turn the processing questions in to Mr. Richardson.

Byzantine Documents Exercise

Instructions:

    1. Click on the first document listed below.

    2. On your handout, write a one-sentence summary of the document next to the appropriate letter.

    3. Return here and move to the next document.

    4. When you have summarized ALL the documents, work out the bracket. Which achievement is MOST important?

    5. When the handout is completely filled out, turn it in to the bin for your period. Make sure your name is on it!

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