The Byzantine Empire
Global History I Honors
Spiconardi
Unit Introduction: The Byzantine Empire was in essence the eastern part of the Roman Empire. The
Empire preserved Greco-Roman culture, challenged the authority of the pope, influenced the
development of Russia, and would fall to the Turks.
Homework Assignments:
Reading List for World History: The Human Odyssey
Topic
Pages
1. Chapter 12
364-375
2. Women in the Byzantine Empire (Supp.)
Due Date__________
February 26, 2016
Questions: Responses should be numbered and either typed or neatly written in blue of
black ink
1. Why was Kievan Russia unable to become a stable, long lasting empire?
2. What problems plagued the Byzantine Empire after the reign of Justinian?
3. What was the relationship between church and state in the Byzantine Empire? What
belief justified the relationship?
4. Describe the role, treatment, and general condition of women in the Byzantine
Empire. Consult the supplemental reading on the back.
5. It can be argued that Rome fell in 1453 C.E., not 476 C.E. The Byzantine Empire is
often referred to as the Eastern Roman Empire. Historians debate whether the
Byzantine Empire is an independent empire or a remaining vestige of the Roman Empire.
What evidence is there to support that the Byzantine Empire is not a unique empire,
but rather part of the Roman Empire that didn’t fall until 1453 C.E.? Provide
numerous pieces of evidence and analysis to support the claim.
6. Identify and explain the significance of the following term in a detailed paragraph:
a. Hagia Sophia