The Byzantine Empire
Cicero and Roman Society
Challenges of the Roman Empire
Core Beliefs and Practices in Christianity
Fall of the Byzantine Empire
100
How was the Byzantine Empire different from Rome?
People spoke Greek, not Latin
100
Why do people still study Cicero's speeches today?
Skilled orator (public speaker)
100
Imagine you’re a trader. Why would you prefer sea trade over land trade?
Sea trade is faster and cheaper
100
Why do Christians treat Sunday as a special day?
Day of rest and worship (prayer)
100
What was a major cause of the Byzantine decline?
Invasion by outside forces (attackers)
200
Why did Byzantium thrive (grow) even after Rome fell?
Strategic trade routes
200
Imagine you’re a politician. Why is being a good orator important?
To convince (persuade) people
200
How would constant civil wars weaken an empire?
It is harder to defend (protect)
200
Why do Christians participate in Holy Communion (sacred meal)?
Remember Jesus' last supper
200
Why did invasions (attacks) lead to Byzantine decline?
Weakened defenses (protection)
300
Why is Justinian a key figure (important person) in Byzantine history?
Expanded the empire
300
How can great speeches help leaders gain support?
They persuade (convince) others
300
Why would epidemics (diseases) make an empire like Rome weaker?
Fewer workers and soldiers
300
Imagine you’re explaining “God in human form” to a friend. What would you say?
Jesus as both God and man
300
Why couldn’t wealth (riches) from trade save Byzantium?
It was mismanaged (badly handled)
400
Which TWO things set Byzantines apart (different) from Romans?
Greek was spoken
400
What does it mean if Cicero’s speeches were used as models?
He was admired (respected
400
How would you describe the benefits of sea trade over land routes?
It’s safer and faster
400
Pick TWO core beliefs that most Christians share.
Jesus was divine (holy) and God created everything
400
Why would frequent conflicts and depopulation make a large empire hard to manage?
It is harder to defend (protect) and Fewer workers and soldiers
500
What did Justinian aim to achieve during his rule?
Reclaim old territories
500
Your empire faces civil wars and plagues (diseases). What TWO issues could cause its fall?
Civil wars and Depopulation (loss of people) from epidemics
500
Which TWO issues could make a large empire hard to manage (control)?
Frequent conflicts (wars) and Depopulation (loss of people)
500
Which TWO rituals (religious acts) are common among Christians?
Holy Communion and Resting on Sundays
500
Why do Christians treat Sunday as a special day?
Day of rest and worship (prayer)