Byzantine Empire and Roman Culture
Grade 11th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
Students will be able to identify three ways the Byzantine Empire preserved Roman culture.
Warm-Up Video
The Ancient World · 4:45
The Rise of the Eastern Roman Empire: Rome’s Rebirth in Byzantium
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Emperor Constantine reunited the Roman Empire in 324 AD and built a new capital at Constantinople, which became the heart of the Eastern Roman Empire.
- 2
Under Emperor Justinian I, the Eastern Roman Empire reached its height, reforming the law and retaking lost lands, though wars and plagues took their toll.
- 3
The Eastern Roman Empire, or Byzantium, preserved ancient knowledge, refined Roman law, and guarded Christianity, outliving the Western Roman Empire by nearly a thousand years until its fall in 1453.
Practice Questions
10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Name three ways the Byzantine Empire preserved Roman culture.”
Complete Lesson Package
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