Women in the Byzantine Empire

Predictions-What rights did Byzantine women have in the empire?​

Identify all the rights that Byzantine Women had

How does the introduction develop the main idea of the article?

• by explaining the roles of Byzantine women in and out of the home

• by describing some of the ways Byzantine women fought for rights

• by illustrating that Byzantine women studied many topics

• by demonstrating that Byzantine women were just rulers

What evidence can you find that shows women had more freedom?

Highlight at least two examples showing examples of freedom. 

Which word from the second paragraph helps you understand that Kassia the Poet oversaw and managed a convent?

• prolific

• composer

• governed

• performed

According to the "In Control" section of this article, how were women in the Byzantine empire different from those in the Western Roman Empire?

Which option is the BEST definition of the word "championing" as used in the selection?

• Ignoring and overlooking

• Understanding and listening

• Disapproving and rejecting

• Defending and supporting

Highlight the reasons why Queen Irene and Anna Dalassena ruled the empire. 

What is the main reason the author includes the section “At The Helm, As Well"?

• to highlight two Byzantine women who ruled the empire with their husbands

• to show Byzantine women who came from humble backgrounds before becoming queens

• to highlight two Byzantine women who were in power along with their sons

• to show Byzantine women who were scholars and artists before becoming rulers of the empire

Wrapping it up- Answer ONE of the following questions below: ​

1. Pick one women from the article and explain her importance to the Byzantine Empire.  ​

3. How was life for women in the Byzantine Empire similar to life in ancient Greece?  What was different about the lives of women in the Byzantine empire?