Byzantine
Virtual "Scavenger" Hunt
It is important to remember that the Roman Empire did not fall,
it really continued by its center being "re-located" in the east,
under the Byzantine Empire. For 1000 years, this empire continued
and developed as the "New Rome"...
So, let's take a short, virtual tour of the Byzantine Empire.
As you click on each website below, you will be taken to a
different aspect of Byzantine society.
Answer the question given you at each "tour" site (on your own paper).
Have a nice "online" journey!
1. In what ways did the Emperor regarded himself in relationship to the rulers of Rome and as a Christian ruler?
http://crusades.boisestate.edu/Byzantium/01.htm
2. During the reign of Justinian, lessons from the fall of Rome had been learned. List twp attempts made by Justinian to avoid the mistakes which contributed to the decline of Rome.
http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~dee/MA/BYZ.HTM
3. On the timeline, what years did Justinian rule? What two geographical regions were regained during his reign?
http://chaos1.hypermart.net/byz/tbe.html
4. Describe the longest lasting contribution of Justinian's reign.
http://www.gogreece.com/learn/history/empire_of_east.html
5. (Click on the Madonna and child picture)
What is the inscription on this 13th century icon and in what language is it written?
http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/Byzantium/byzsub_3.html
6. Who dedicated the new capitol of the Roman Empire in the east in 330 A.D.? How did Constantinople's name change over 1100 years later?
http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/Byzantium/time.html
7. The Byzantine Empire was geographically position at a highly strategic location, at a crossroads between Europe, Asia, and Africa. List two bodies of water bordering Constantinople and two ethnic kingdoms lying to the north.
http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/Byzantium/byzmap.html
8. The Christian church in the east supported the authority of the emperor and contributed to the missionary work of Christianity to regions in the north. Numerous grand churches were constructed in the empire with elaborate art work. Describe the role mosaics played in the Byzantine (Orthodox) church.
http://www.her.nw.schule.de/pgherne/p-kult/byzanz0e.htm
9. What does the word "orthodox" mean in Greek?
What is the title of the religious leader of the Orthodox church?
http://www.her.nw.schule.de/pgherne/p-kult/byzanz1e.htm
10. Of the major religious feast days for the Orthodox church, what takes place on January 6th? What is the feats day known also as "Pascha?"
http://www.goarch.org/en/ourfaith/articles/article8032.asp
11. Within the realm of the Roman Empire (Byzantine Empire) in 500 C.E. (A.D.), match the region in which the following cities were located:
a. Antioch b. Alexandria c. Ephesus d. Salonika
http://www.fsmitha.com/h1/map21rm.htm
12. Written in both Arabic and English, this map of the Byzantine Empire shows expansion made by military expeditions by Justinian. Describe the western extent of the empire into the European continent.
http://www.libyana.org/maps/atlas/6-byzant.htm
3. One of the most significant legacies of the Byzantine Empire was in the realm of law and justice. What was the Latin title of Justinian's Code of Law and what impact did it have on later civilizations?
http://www.anastos.nd.edu/text/7_law.htm
14. Prosperity in Byzantium was often measured by the quality of goods traded from distant civilizations. Examples of jewelry, silk rugs, sculpture, and icons are plentiful for us to examine today. What image on this ring gives us a clue that it was used in a marriage ceremony?
http://www.doaks.org/ByzImages/LREB6.html?86,42
15. These book covers probably protected what type of written documents? How do you know this?
http://www.doaks.org/ByzImages/EB3.html?80,73
16. Describe the mosaic and explain how it represents the Byzantine emperor's relationship to the church.
http://www.patriarchate.org/ecumenical_patriarchate/chapter_4/index.html
...This is The End of the Virtual Scavenger Hunt.....
