This 2-page reading activity will guide students in reading how the Hagia Sophia was constructed during the 6th century in the Byzantine Empire. Students read a source from Procopius, a scholar who was close with Emperor Justinian.Students are provided with a graphic organizer to think about the historical sourcing and context, in addition to reflecting on the point of view and perspective of the narrator. Perfect activity for a Medieval History, World History Course, or other social studies co