The Rise and Fall of the Byzantine Empire Video Guide

Students will watch and analyze a 5 minute video about the rise and fall of the Byzantine Empire and a bit of its historical significance by answering 17 questions and completing an extension task. The answers are included where appropriate. The video is from TedEd.

Sample questions include:
--Compare and contrast the fate of the Roman Empire’s two halves in 410 C.E.
--Summarize the purpose of the organs and hydraulic systems.
--What were some advantages the Byzantines had over their “barbarian” neighbors and why?|
--What was the Hagia Sophia and why was it so noteworthy?
--Was 1203 C.E. a turning point in Byzantine history, why or why not?
--How is Emperor Mehmed connected to Byzantine history?

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