The Byzantine Empire
Grade 7 · Social Studies · The Medieval World · New Brunswick, Canada
Lesson Summary
Explore the eastern half of the Roman Empire that survived and thrived for a thousand years.
Explanation
After the western Roman Empire fell in 476 CE, the eastern half continued as the Byzantine Empire with its capital in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul). The Byzantines preserved Greek and Roman knowledge, built stunning architecture like the Hagia Sophia, and developed their own form of Christianity (Eastern Orthodox). Emperor Justinian created a famous legal code that influenced law for centuries. The empire was a bridge between Europe and Asia, controlling important trade routes.
Practice Questions
Q1: What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
Answer: Constantinople, which is modern-day Istanbul, Turkey.
Q2: What was Justinian's Code and why was it important?
Answer: Justinian's Code was a collection and reorganization of Roman laws. It became the foundation for legal systems in many European countries.
Q3: How did the Byzantine Empire help preserve ancient knowledge?
Answer: Byzantine scholars kept Greek and Roman texts, literature, and learning alive, which later helped spark the Renaissance in Western Europe.
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