Byzantines, Russians and Turks Interact
In this unit, we'll be looking at three major empires of the time period. We'll examine the Byzantine Empire under Justinian, including Justinian Code, the public works programs, Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome, Constantinople and the division of the Church. Next, we'll examine the Russian Empire, including the founding of Russia by the Varangians, the conversion to Orthodox Christianity, the importance of Kiev, Yaroslav the Wise, Mongol rule, Ivan I and Ivan III. Finally, we'll examine the Turkish Empire, including the decline of the Abbasid Empire, the lifestyle of the Turks, Toghril Beg, the impact of the Crusades, the invasion of Hulagu and the rise of the Ottoman Empire.
Objective Page | |
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Section 1: The Byzantine Empire Notes | |
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The following link will take you to the video clip we watched in class about Constantinople:
"The City of Walls: Constantinople"
"The City of Walls: Constantinople"
The following links will take you to the two video clips we watched in class about Hagia Sophia:
"It's a church. It's a Mosque. It's Hagia Sophia"
"Istanbul, Turkey: Hagia Sophia"
"It's a church. It's a Mosque. It's Hagia Sophia"
"Istanbul, Turkey: Hagia Sophia"
Justinian Chart | |
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Byzantine Empire Article Questions | |
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Section 2: The Russian Empire Notes | |
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Birth of the Russian Empire Timeline | |
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Section 3: The Turkish Empire Notes | |
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Turkish Empire Chart | |
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Unit 3 Review Sheet | |
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