Introduction

Name: Ms. Rosy

Favorite Verse Be happy for this moment.
This moment is your life (Omar
Khayyam)
Color - White
Food - Spaghetti
 Review

Why did the Roman Empire fall?

What happened after the fall of Roman?

Todays lessons
Introduction to the Byzantine Empire
Overview facts about the Byzantine
Empire.
The Byzantine Empire

Byzantine = Bizz In Teen

Byzantium = Buy Zan Tee - Um
 Facts about the Byzantine
Empire
Lasted from 330 AD 1453 AD (started with the founding of
Constantinople)
They called themselves Romans with many similarities to
the Western Roman Empire
Study of classical literature and philosophy

Chariot races (blue vs. green riot)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frE9rXnaHpE

For most of its history, Greek was the official language

 Facts About the Byzantine
Empire
Most well-known emperor was Justinian (ruled 527
Empire
565) was the largest under Justinian in
555 AD (controlled Rome for 200 yrs.)
 Facts About the Byzantine
Empire
Built Hagia Sophia (Church of the Holy Wisdom of
God)
 Facts About the Byzantine
Empire
Developed a highly feared military technology
known as Greek Fire
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOxbliKyJ_M

Questions:
What do you think the purpose of the Greek fire is?
What kind of weapon does it look like today?


During its existence, the empire

was the most powerful economic,
cultural, and military force in
Europe.