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10/3/16 Obj: (Standard 7.1) Take test to demonstrate knowledge of the Roman Empire. Monday October 3, 2016 Bell Work: 1. What is one important thing you learned about Justinian? 2. Qu es una cosa importante que aprendi acerca de
Obj: (Standard 7.1) Take test to demonstrate knowledge of the Roman Empire. 10/3/16
Obj: (Standard 7.1) Take test to demonstrate knowledge of the Roman Empire. 10/3/16
Obj: (Standard 7.1) Take test to demonstrate knowledge of the Roman Empire. 10/3/16
Obj: (Standard 7.1) Take test to demonstrate knowledge of the Roman Empire. 10/3/16
Obj: (Standard 7.1) Take test to demonstrate knowledge of the Roman Empire. 10/3/16
Obj: (Standard 7.1) Take test to demonstrate knowledge of the Roman Empire. 10/3/16
Big Picture: By AD 476, the Roman Empire had disintegrated. Old Roman territories in Western Europe were now controlled by different Germanic tribes. However, in Eastern Europe, a new Empire was born. With its capital at Constantinople, it would last for another 1,000 years. The name of this empire was the Byzantine Empire. Perhaps the greatest emperor to rule the Byzantine Empire was Emperor Justinian I who ruled from 527-565. Your Job: Justinian has traveled through time and has arrived in the present day United
decided to run for president. Due to your skills of persuasion, he has hired you to get his message out to the American people as to why he should be elected. He wants you to make a campaign poster that highlights his qualifications for the job. You will need to focus on his main accomplishments as emperor of the Byzantines in order to get the job done.
Some things you will need to include in your poster: ★ The years he ruled ★ Conquests of territories (remember he wanted to restore the old Roman Empire) ★ The preservation of Roman Law (Justinian's Code) ★ Arts and Architecture (Hagia Sofia and mosaic art) ★ Extending rights to women ★ The creation of an advanced alphabet (Cyrillic) ★ Educations Use the websites provided to do your research. Fill in the worksheet BEFORE starting your poster. Your poster will be graded out of 25 points and based on the following: ★ 4 pictures or illustrations ★ At least one video ★ Factual information (with sources cited) ★ Creativity and color ★ Neatness and organization