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Constantinople: Heart of the Byzantine Empire's Power

Explore the pivotal role of Constantinople in the Byzantine Empire’s influence and security, from its strategic location to the grandeur of the Great Palace and Emperor Justinian’s total control. Discover the empire's evolution under Justinian's rule, drawing comparisons to the Roman Empire.

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Constantinople: Heart of the Byzantine Empire's Power

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  1. Byzantine Empire

  2. Do Now (U5D5)January 7, 2013 • After reading the partial outline, fill in the missing pieces on the outline. • Homework: Review all the documents from today, then answer the homework question attached on the website.

  3. Pivotal Question 1: How was the Byzantine Empire’s power linked to the city of Constantinople?

  4. Constantinople • As German invaders pounded Western Rome, Constantine rebuilt the Greek city of Byzantium • Changed the name of Byzantium to Constantinople • 330 AD: Constantine made Constantinople the new capital of the Roman Empire

  5. Constantinople • Located on the shores of the Bosporus, a strait that linked the Mediterranean and Black Seas • Guarded on three sides by water • Later emperors built sea walls for more protection • Became Europe’s busiest marketplace

  6. The Great Palace of Constantinople • At the center of the city, Byzantine emperors and empresses lived in splendor • Lived in 200,000 sq/ft great palace • Located next to the Hippodrome, a large chariot racing arena

  7. The Great Palace

  8. Pivotal Question 2: How did the Emperor Justinian (r. 527-565) demonstrate total control over the Byzantine Empire?

  9. Review documents 1-4 and answer the short question for each

  10. Emperor Justinian (r. 527-565)

  11. Hagia Sophia

  12. Discuss PQ2 with your partner • Pivotal Question 2: How did the Emperor Justinian (r. 527-565) demonstrate total control over the Byzantine Empire?

  13. Pivotal Question 3: How did Justinian develop the security and power of the Byzantine Empire?

  14. Review documents 7-8 and answer the short question for each

  15. Discuss PQ3 with your partner(s) • Pivotal Question 3: How did Justinian develop the security and power of the Byzantine Empire?

  16. Summary Question • Did Justinian revive the old Roman Empire or create a new Byzantine Empire? Why?

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