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Guided Reading
Rome and the Rise of Christianity
Lesson 2 The Byzantine Empire
1. In the 500s c.e., the Byzantine Empire extended from Spain
in the west to India in the east.
2. Constantinople was a thriving city because of its location on
a peninsula between the Black Sea and the Sea of Marma,
which connects to the Aegean Sea.
3. As time passed, the Byzantine Empire became less Roman
and more English.
The New Rome
ESSENTIAL QUESTION
• How does geography influence the
way people live?
True or False Use your textbook to determine if each statement is true
or false. Write T or F in the blank next to the statement. If the statement is
false, rewrite the underlined portion to make the sentence true.
Copyright © McGraw-Hill Education. Permission is granted to reproduce for classroom use.
NAME DATE CLASS
Rome and the Rise of Christianity
Guided Reading Cont.
Justinian’s Rule
7. Evaluating Did Justinian have a positive or negative influence on
the empire? Explain your answer.
Rome and the Rise of Christianity
Lesson 2 The Byzantine Empire
1. In the 500s c.e., the Byzantine Empire extended from Spain
in the west to India in the east.
2. Constantinople was a thriving city because of its location on
a peninsula between the Black Sea and the Sea of Marma,
which connects to the Aegean Sea.
3. As time passed, the Byzantine Empire became less Roman
and more English.
The New Rome
ESSENTIAL QUESTION
• How does geography influence the
way people live?
True or False Use your textbook to determine if each statement is true
or false. Write T or F in the blank next to the statement. If the statement is
false, rewrite the underlined portion to make the sentence true.
Copyright © McGraw-Hill Education. Permission is granted to reproduce for classroom use.
NAME DATE CLASS
Rome and the Rise of Christianity
Guided Reading Cont.
Justinian’s Rule
7. Evaluating Did Justinian have a positive or negative influence on
the empire? Explain your answer.
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Let's go through the statements in your guided reading questions:
1. **In the 500s c.e., the Byzantine Empire extended from Spain in the west to India in the east.**
**F** (The Byzantine Empire did not extend as far west as Spain; it was mainly centered around the Eastern Mediterranean and parts of the Middle East.)
2. **Constantinople was a thriving city because of its location on a peninsula between the Black Sea and the Sea of Marma, which connects to the Aegean Sea.**
**T** (This statement is true. Constantinople's location made it a significant trade hub.)
3. **As time passed, the Byzantine Empire became less Roman and more English.**
**F** (As time passed, the Byzantine Empire became less Roman and more Greek in terms of culture, language, and influence.)
### The New Rome
**ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How does geography influence the way people live?**
Geography influences the way people live by determining the available resources, climate, trade routes, and settlement patterns, which all shape the economy, culture, and daily life of the people living in a given area.
### Justinian’s Rule
7. **Evaluating Did Justinian have a positive or negative influence on the empire? Explain your answer.**
Justinian had a **positive influence** on the empire in several ways. He is known for codifying Roman law through the "Corpus Juris Civilis," which laid the foundation for legal systems in many modern countries. He also expanded the empire's territory and commissioned the construction of the Hagia Sophia, a monumental church that showcased Byzantine architecture. However, his reign also faced challenges, including heavy taxation and military campaigns that strained the empire's resources. Overall, his contributions to law and architecture are often viewed as positive legacies that influenced future generations.
1. **In the 500s c.e., the Byzantine Empire extended from Spain in the west to India in the east.**
**F** (The Byzantine Empire did not extend as far west as Spain; it was mainly centered around the Eastern Mediterranean and parts of the Middle East.)
2. **Constantinople was a thriving city because of its location on a peninsula between the Black Sea and the Sea of Marma, which connects to the Aegean Sea.**
**T** (This statement is true. Constantinople's location made it a significant trade hub.)
3. **As time passed, the Byzantine Empire became less Roman and more English.**
**F** (As time passed, the Byzantine Empire became less Roman and more Greek in terms of culture, language, and influence.)
### The New Rome
**ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How does geography influence the way people live?**
Geography influences the way people live by determining the available resources, climate, trade routes, and settlement patterns, which all shape the economy, culture, and daily life of the people living in a given area.
### Justinian’s Rule
7. **Evaluating Did Justinian have a positive or negative influence on the empire? Explain your answer.**
Justinian had a **positive influence** on the empire in several ways. He is known for codifying Roman law through the "Corpus Juris Civilis," which laid the foundation for legal systems in many modern countries. He also expanded the empire's territory and commissioned the construction of the Hagia Sophia, a monumental church that showcased Byzantine architecture. However, his reign also faced challenges, including heavy taxation and military campaigns that strained the empire's resources. Overall, his contributions to law and architecture are often viewed as positive legacies that influenced future generations.