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Justinian's Reign: The Corpus Juris Civilis and Hagia Sophia
Evaluate the legal enduring legacy of the Justinian Code and the architectural and theological innovations of the Hagia Sophia.
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Classical and Post-Classical Empires of Eurasia (100–1250 CE)
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Analyze political power, legal systems, religious integration, and cultural achievements in Eurasian empires from 100 to 1250 CE.
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WHI.T1.4Massachusetts Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeDemonstrate the ability to analyze primary sources, including texts, maps, diagrams, works of art and architecture.
WHI.T2.5Massachusetts Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeLocate on a map and analyze relationships between political power, religion, and cultural achievement in one empire that flourished between c.100 and 1000 CE.
WHI.T2.5.bMassachusetts Social Studies Standards · 5th Gradethe early period of the Byzantine Empire (4th–6th century CE), the founding of Constantinople, the adoption of Christianity as an officially sanctioned religion, the building of the Hagia Sophia, and the development of the Code of Justinian