Nov 12, 2014

HONORS
WORLD
HISTORY

The Rise of the Byzantine Empire

and the Spread of Major Religions

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LAP the
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Honorstitle]
World History
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Ms. Rothweiler

Fall 2014

Overview
Able to play the role of a superpower for over seven hundred years, Byzantium retained a level of
cultural and social refinement far in advance of anything else in medieval Europe and more
comparable with the great Islamic civilizations of North Africa and the Middle East, preserving the
legacy of Rome.
The most well-known Byzantine emperor was Justinian the Great, who was active in Christian religious
arguments and simplified Roman law. During his reign from 527565 AD., Justinian also made a
concerted effort to recapture the glory of ancient Rome, through his many wars of conquest. But these
struggles came with a high cost, and would contribute to the later weakness of the empire,
Byzantium was able to maintain a literate population, a well organized central government, and a
monetary economy. The Byzantine gold coin, the Nomisma, was the international currency. In addition
the Byzantine diplomatic and cultural influence spread across southeastern Europe, to Italy, to Russia
and also to the Middle East.
The Byzantine Empire, which preserved the legacy of Rome in the medieval era, struggled against the
advance of Muslim empires throughout most of its history. Nevertheless, it was a society in which a
rich culture flourished that impacted the Eastern Orthodox Christianity, church-state relations, and
other areas.
Rationale
While the Western Roman Empire fell to Germanic invaders, the eastern half of the empire successfully fought
off the attacks and carried Hellenistic culture east. The Byzantine Empire impacted Western culture as well as
Eastern by encouraging trade, mixing cultures, and using the first form of currency. It preserved knowledge
from the Greeks and Romans. Byzantium preserved and protected the very foundations of Western civilization,
and it remains every bit as important as the ancient empires of classical Greece and Rome to civilization as we
know it. The Eastern Empire provided continuous civilization and government for over a thousand years. For
much of that time it rivaled the Roman Empire in size, and continued to field the most powerful and organized
army and navy in the known world. Byzantium was as rich if not richer than ancient Rome during most of its
history, and it maintained a culture equally advanced.
Most importantly, the Byzantine Empire helped leave an indelible religious legacy upon the world through the
spread of what would come to be known as the Eastern Orthodox Church. Byzantine monks produced icons for
use in worship and they also helped preserve classical Greek texts. Greek Orthodox missionaries also extended
the Christianity into Eastern Europe and Russia.

TEACHER NAME/TEACHER EMAIL ADDRESS: Ms. Deb Rothweiler, drothweiler@iwacademy.org

9 CLASS MEETINGS
Materials needed for LAP:
Notebook
Use of Internet
Textbook
Materials for selected project

OBJECTIVES: Upon Completion of this LAP students will be able to:

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7.

Describe how the Byzantine Empire preserved the political and the cultural heritage of Rome
Describe the government, religion and culture of Byzantium
Describe the rise of Russian kingdoms and their link to the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Identify the major beliefs and practices of Islam.
Analyze why Islam spread into kingdoms and its impact on civilizations
Compare and contrast Judaism, Christianity and Islam on major beliefs and practices.
Identify/Define Class quiz
a. Byzantium - Byzantine Empire Constantinople - .
Diocletian
Constantine the Great Corpus Juris Civilis Theodora -
Justinian
Slavs -
Mongols
Nika Riots
Belisarius
Hagia Sophia
Iconoclast
Great schism
Greek fire
Rurik
Vladimir I
Yaroslav the Wise
Pravda Russkia Ivan the Terrible
monasticism
Cyrillic Alphabet
Genghis Khan Mosaics

Independent and/Open Lab Assignments/Enrichment:

1. Project: Brochure on one of the Religions within the Byzantine Empire instructions on
www.rothiwa,com. Due 8
2. Enrichment Assignments, on www.rothiwa.com 5 points each may only do one or Watch one of the
following and follow the directions below. Due last Day of testing ( Movies 10 points- may only do one
movie)
The Messenger (1976 starring Anthony Quinn) or Fiddler on the Roof (1971 starring Topol)
Enrichment: Film Reviews: Youre the Critic
As and after you watch the movie answer the following:
1. Provide a brief summary of the film. About 1/2 page in length.

2. State your opinion of the movie. What are its strengths and weaknesses? Provide specific examples
scenes, situations from the movie. This should be about 4 5 sentences.
3. What character(s) do you most identify with? What are the main personality traits of this (these)
characters? This should be about 4 sentences.
4. In your opinion, what was the directors intent or message. This should be about 4 sentences.
5. Finally, give the movie a thumbs up or a thumbs down.

LAP TEST/ASSESSMENT:
1.

Test

Due Date: TBA

CLASS MEETINGS:
First Class Meeting:
Become acquainted with area

DATE/DAY DUE
F Day November 12, 2014

1. Show students pictures of current day Turkey and Istanbul.

2. Utilize the atlas in the student text Work on the map activity

Second Class Meeting

Due by the start of the class: MAP Activity at the end of the LAP
Submit at the beginning of class
PPT Introduction
Essential question: Was The Byzantine Empire and extension of Rome

H Day November 14

Third Class Meeting

Due By the Start of Class: Assignment 4-1
PPT Introduction
Essential question Was the Byzantine Empire and extension of Rome
Fourth Class Meeting
Due by the start of class: peruse the in class activity and bring ideas
to class to incorporate. Utilize the ppt shown in class and your
textbook
Class Focus: Justinian Achievements in class work time with
partner. See www.rothiwa.com, LAP 4 Justinian for Greatness
Essential Question: Was Justian a great leader?

K Day November 18

Fifth Class Meeting

DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE CLASS: Assignment 4-2.
Class Focus: The Two Churches
Essential Question: Which Catholic Church was right?

C Day November 21

A Day November 19

Sixth Class Meeting

DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE CLASS: Assignment 4-3
Class Focus: Russia
Essential Question: Was Russia the heir of the Byzantine Empire
Seventh Class Meeting
Due by the Start of Class: Assignment 4-4 DBQ on
www.rothiwa.com
Class Focus: Rise of Islam
Essential question: Why did Islam emerge
Eighth Class Meeting
Due by the start of class: Create three topics which explains the quick
rise of Islam
During class you will develop one of your topics in a solid well written
paragraph utilizing the documents as evidence
Ninth Class Meeting
Due at the beginning of Class: Terms
Review for test

E Day November 25

F Day December 1

H Day December 3

K Day December 5

Handout One Assignment 4-1

Read Chapter 10 to answer the following. Submit via Google

1. List and give a brief explanation of the 4 parts of the Justinian Code: (8)
a.

b.

c.

d.

2. List 4 reasons why Justinian could rule effectively. (4)

a.

b.

c.

3. List 3 reasons why the Justinian Code is still so important today. (3)
a.

b.

c.

4. What is an icon? (1)

5. What is an iconoclast? (1)

6. See the chart on page 226 what are the differences between the Roman Catholic Church and the
Eastern Orthodox Church on the following issues? (12)

Roman Catholic

Eastern Orthodox

Clergy

Leadership

Icons

7. The Byzantine Empire provided a great service for cultures that followed it. Give a specific example of
each. (4)

a. Scholarly learning -

b. Brought Mediterranean culture to lands beyond its borders

c. Religion is the main subject of art

d. Great religious architecture -

8. Read page 229 and give 2 reasons people might have been drawn to the geography of eastern Europe and
central Asia during this time. (2)

Assignment 4-2: Complete the worksheet on www.rothiwa.com using the ppt on

www.rothiwa.com. Submit via google

Handout 2 Assignment 4-3

1. Read pp. 230 232 and add one more effect. (4)

Submit via google

Cause __________________________________

Effects ___________________
1. - region called Rus for Russia

Rurik took control of Novgorod

2.

_____________________________________________________________________________________
1.
Yaroslav the Wise ruled

- built churches

2. -

_____________________________________________________________________________________
1.
Vladimir I converts to Christianity

- all Kievans must convert

2. -

_____________________________________________________________________________________
1.
Russian agriculture is diversified

- more time to plant and harvest

2. -

_____________________________________________________________________________________

2. Describe in several complete sentences how the Mongols came to rule over Kiev and Russia.(4)

3. In complete sentences explain how did Ivan III broke from Mongol control and liberated Russia from Mongol
rule. (2)

4. Read about the Growth of the Church on pp. 234 235 and explain (in complete sentences) how
Russia came to be called the third Rome. (6) (Hint: start with the fact that the Orthodox Church in Russia
was becoming more powerful by acquiring land)

5. Define vocabulary: (8)

a. patriarch

b. excommunication

c. schism

d. czar -