Aim: How did the Byzantine Empire
build on the legacy of Rome?
Do Now: Complete the following…
1. Define the term, “legacy” in your own words
2. What does it mean if a son/daughter “builds
on the legacy of his/her parents”?
Copy Vocabulary
(Domain Specific)
1. Justinian: Emperor of the Byzantine
Empire, reigned from 527-565
2. Justinian’s Code: Update Roman Law
organized by Justinian (Byzantine
Emperor) around 534 AD
3. Autocrat: A single ruler with complete
authority
4. Hagia Sophia: Cathedral of Holy
Wisdom in Constantinople. Built by
order of Justinian
5. Icon: Religious image used by eastern
Christians
6. Mosaics: Picture or design formed by
inlaid pieces of stone or other materials
Activity
1. We will do a close reading
(highlight/underline key information and vocabulary)
on the How did the Byzantine Empire
build on the legacy of Rome?
handout together
2. On your own… Complete the graphic
organizer on the back of the reading
Fill in anything you are missing…
Achievement
Justinian’s Code
of Law
Engineering &
Architecture
Art- Icons
Art- Mosaics
Notes
YOUR OPINION
(Authentic Discussion)
• Which achievement of the Byzantine
Empire do you feel has had the
biggest impact on the world? WHY?
Summary
• How did the Byzantine Empire build on
the legacy of Rome? [cite examples
from the Roman Empire unit]
Homework
Read The Byzantine Empire is in Trouble
handout and answer questions 1-5 on
the back in COMPLETE SENTENCES