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Pre-AP World History Agenda
March 19 (Thursday)
Era III: Post-Classical Civilizations, 300 to 1000 A.D. (C.E.)
By the end of this unit, students will demonstrate knowledge of the Byzantine Empire and Russia from 300 to 1000
C.E. by:
1) explaining the establishment of Constantinople as the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire;
2) identifying Justinian and his contributions, including the codification of Roman law, and describing the
expansion of the Byzantine Empire and economy;
3) characterizing Byzantine art and architecture and the preservation of Greek and Roman traditions;
4) explaining disputes that led to the split between the Roman Catholic Church and the Greek Orthodox
Church;
5) mapping and assessing the impact of Byzantine influence and trade on Russia and Eastern Europe.
Unit Overview:
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Byzantine Empire
The Great Schism
Islam
Islam
Byzantine Empire and Islam Exam
Objectives:
We will be able to explain and discuss the achievements of the Byzantine Empire and the split of the Christian
Church (Great Schism) into Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic branches.
Closing Task:
Was the Great Schism (splitting of the Christian Church) a positive or negative event for Christianity? Explain.
Part I – Lecture: The Byzantine Empire and the “Great Schism” (60 minutes) Whole Class
Take notes as we discuss the Byzantine Empire and Great Schism (the split of the Christian Church into the Catholic
Church and the Orthodox Church. Please ask any questions you have during the lecture.
Part II – Roman Catholic vs. Eastern Orthodox Church (15 minutes) Group / Individual
You will work with your group to answer the questions about Justinian’s Code. After answering these questions, use your
textbook to complete the map located on the back of this sheet.
Part III – Analyzing Justinian’s Code and Map Activity (Time Remaining) Group / Individual
You will work with your group to answer the questions about Justinian’s Code. After answering these questions, use your
textbook to complete the map located on the back of this sheet.
Homework:
The following assignment is due NEXT CLASS (March 23):
1. Read Chapter 10, Sections 1 and 2 and be prepared for a quiz on this material.
2. Complete any portion of the Roman Catholic vs. Eastern Orthodox Chart or Justinian’s Code and Map
Activity sheets NOT completed in class.