The Byzantine Empire

Mr. Nicky's Byzantine Empire Watch the video, then read the information and answer the questions. Eastern Roman Empire When was the Byzantine Empire born? What was it originally called? How did the Byzantine Empire get its name? It was named after Emperor Byzantine. It is located on the Byzantine Empire. It is named after the capital city Byzantium. Constantinople Why was the location of Constantinople advantageous? Match the achievements to the correct emperor. Constantine Expanded the Empire Renamed Byzantium as Constantinople Justinian Rebuilt protective walls Built the Hagia Sophia. Culture How did the east and the west differ? Comparing the East and the West East West Language Greek Latin Religion Eastern Orthodox Roman Catholic Art Persian influence Greek influence What did the Byzantine Empire preserve? Why is this important? The End? How long did the Byzantine Empire last? What happened to it? Choose the correct words to fill in the blanks. The Byzantine Empire created an important link between Europe and the Middle East. This link allowed the exchange of goods and ideas, a process known as cultural diffusion. Cultural diffusion changed the culture in the Byzantine Empire as the empire grew and shrank in size. The Byzantine Empire finally fell in 1453 to the Ottoman Turks.