Lesson on the Byzantium Empire

The Byzantine Empire

7.12 Identify the continuation of the Eastern Roman Empire as the Byzantine Empire, and describe the diffusion of Christianity and the Latin language. 

Poll

What do you believe is the biggest struggle of an empire as large as the Roman Empire?

• Protecting the empire from invasions

• Providing enough food for the people

• Creating laws that apply to everyone

• Attempting to make 130 million people happy

Open Ended

What should an empire do to protect itself from growing too large to control?

The Roman Empire is Split in Two

By dividing the empire, it is easier to control all of the people and meet their needs.

Multiple Choice

Emperor Diocletian split the Roman Empire into two halves because __________ .

• It had grown too large and was difficult to protect.

• The cultures of the East and West were very different.

Multiple Choice

After Rome fell to the Vandals, how did the empire respond?

• They defended Rome from more invasions.

• They fought off the barbarians.

• It fell into ruin and the dark ages.

• They saved all of their knowledge and technology.

The Eastern half of the Roman Empire continued on as the Byzantine Empire.

The Eastern Roman Empire continued on after the fall of the West. The capital city was Byzantium. ​

​Byzantine Empire

Poll

What do you think the Roman Empire thought of Christians and Christianity?

• They approved of Christians and Christianity and followed the teachings of Jesus.

• They despised Christians and Christianity and would put followers to death.

Unlike the Western Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire was a Christian state.

Multiple Choice

Which empire continued as the Byzantine Empire?

• Ottoman Empire

• British Empire

• Eastern Roman Empire

• Western Roman Empire

Multiple Choice

Unlike the Western Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire was __________ .

• a Christian state

• filled with poor cities

Multiple Choice

The Byzantine Empire was founded __________ .

• By the Visigoths

• on the authority of the Christian church

The capital city was renamed from Byzantium to Constantinople.

Location

• The location of Constantinople is perfect for trade.

• It has a natural harbor.

• It is located along the silk road.

• It connects Russian and the Mongolian territories with the Mediterannean Sea.

Multiple Select

Why was Constantinople an important trade location? (Pick 2)

• It had a natural harbor

• It was protected by large walls

• It was home to the Hippodrome

• It was located on the silk road.