The Division of the Roman Empire & the Start of the Byzantine Empire
HIS 8. Empires in Africa (Ghana, Mali and Songhay) and Asia (Byzantine, Ottoman, Mughal and China) grew as commercial and cultural centers along trade routes.
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The Byzantine Empire
We are going to be discussing the importance of the Eastern half of the empire after 476 A.D. (or what we call the Byzantine Empire) but before we do... Let's briefly look at how Western Europe changed after it fell. We are going to learn about this in much greater detail in the spring!
Nearpod Activity Notes - Constantinople and the Byzantine Empire
Edcite Assignment - End of the Roman Empire and Beginning of the Byzantine Empire
Do the assignment titled "From Roman Empire to Byzantine Empire"
Do the assignment titled "From Roman Empire to Byzantine Empire"
MAP ACTIVITY - Beginning of the Byzantine Empire
Directions: Use the multiple maps and step by step directions below to complete your map. This map will show the split of the eastern and western Roman Empire, where the Byzantine Empire was located and the major waterways and cities important to it. 20 Classwork/Homework Points.
Learning Targets:
I can identify the location of the Byzantine Empire and Constantinople.
Learning Targets:
I can identify the location of the Byzantine Empire and Constantinople.
Step 1 - 8 pts
Label the following bodies of water: 1. Mediterranean Sea 2. Black Sea 3. Aegean Sea 4. Bosporus Strait 5. Atlantic Ocean Label the following continents: (YOU SHOULD KNOW THESE) - 6.. Europe 7. (North) Africa 8. Asia Step 2 - 2 pts Label the following cities: 1. Rome 2. Constantinople Step 3 - 2 pts Draw a RED line or border between the western and eastern Roman Empires. Step 4 - 3 pts Follow the coloring instructions below: 1. Bodies of water – BLUE 2. Cities – BLACK (dot) 4. Eastern Roman Empire – GREEN Step 5 - 5 pts In anyway that you want (pictures, words, symbols) you need to show 3 more things on your map… 1. That the Western Roman empire ended in 476. For example - you might just write a sentence under the map describing what happened in 476. 1 pt 2. That Western Europe has been divided into separate Germanic kingdoms. For example - you might outline the new borders and draw crowns in those spots to symbolize the separate kingdoms. 3 pts 3. The new name of the Eastern Roman Empire - The Byzantine Empire. 1 pt |
Extension Activity -
Interesting Article about the Byzantine Empire
Get the assignment from the front table titled "10 Interesting Facts about the Byzantine Empire".
Use the article below to complete the assignment.
Use the article below to complete the assignment.
When you have finished EVERYTHING above you can choose what to do the rest of the class from the activities below:
Extras!
This is an incredible map of the world that allows you to explore an interactive map of the world, or, play games to test your knowledge of the nations or waterways of the world.
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Can you pass this beginners geography quiz?
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How well can you calculate a map scale to measure distance between cities?
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