Nat Geo - 7th Grade - Chapter 2.1

Nat Geo - 7th Grade - Chapter 2.1

The Western Roman Empire fell in A.D. 476, but that’s not the end of its story. For a thousand years after that date, the glory of Rome lived on in the Byzantine Empire.

Objective

Today I will Identify the geographic features of the Byzantine Empire.

When Diocletian divided the Roman Empire, the Eastern Roman Empire became the Byzantine Empire and continued hundreds of years after the end of the Western Roman Empire. Lesson 1.1 explains how the location of the Byzantine Empire made it well located for trade but open to attack.

Main Idea

The Byzantine Empire was well located for trade but open to attack.

MUST DO

Watch the video

Read Chapter 2.1.1 pg. 42 - 43

Answer questions in quizziz

Cornell Notes

Open Ended

How did the location of Constantinople make it important for trade both on land and on water?

Open Ended

Why was Constantinople’s geographic location an advantage for trade?

Open Ended

What caused the Persian Empire and other enemies to attack and invade Byzantium?

Open Ended

How far west did the borders of the Byzantine Empire expand after Justinian’s conquests?

Open Ended

Why was having a strong leader especially important for the Byzantine Empire?