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- 1. Multiple ChoiceConstantinople was a strategic location for the capital of the Byzantine Empire because it was a crossroads of trade.TrueFalse
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe location of Constantinople helped the Byzantines controlthe actions of the Pope.tax policies of Rome.warring African tribes.trade between Asia and Europe.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the Great Schism in 1054 CE?The Ottoman Turks conquered ConstantinopleTheodosius split the empire into two partsThe Christian Church split into the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox ChurchesThe center of the Church was moved to Moscow
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich geographic factor was most important to the growth of the Byzantine Empire?Extensive iron depositsRiver water for irrigationAbundant fertile soilAccess to trade routes
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe Code of Justinian later served as the basis for mostIndian religious ceremonies.African trade agreements.European legal systems.Chinese government principles.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich group conquered the Byzantine Empire in 1453?MongolsIndiansFrenchTurks
- 7. Multiple Choice
Justinian's most famous achievement is the
Wall of Constantine
Holy Crusade
Crowning of Charlemagne
Justinian Code
- 8. Multiple ChoiceConstantinople served as a center for what two cultures?Greece and RomePersia and RomePhoenicia and RomeGreece and Hebrew
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire?RomeAthensConstantinopleItaly
- 10. Multiple ChoiceIdentify this Byzantine Church that was commissioned by Justinian.Hagia SophiaNational CathedralNotre DameTaj Mahal
- 11. Multiple Choice
The Great Schism refers to...
The split in the Christian Church
The split in Byzantine government
A crack in the foundation of the Hagia Sophia
The shaking of the faithful during worship
- 12. Multiple Choice
Who was the city of Constantinople named after?
It was named after Constantine the first Roman Emperor
It was named after Julius Caesar
It was named after Augustus the first Roman Emperor
It was named after a famous Roman consul
- 13. Multiple Choice
What was the Hagia Sophia?
It was a military fortress
It was a Roman Villa
It was a church
The building was used as a palace
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWho was the Byzantine Emperor that built a lot of Churches, including Hagia Sophia?ConstantineCharlemagneAlexander the GreatJustinian I
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Justinian I most famous for?uniting most of the Christian lands in Europerestricting people from going to mosquescreating a systemic body of law called Justinian's Codeending the feudalism
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhat emperor brought the Byzantine Empire to its peak of power?Valentinian 1ArcadiusJustinian 1Leo 111
- 17. Multiple Choice
Justinian was about to flee Constantinople until...
Theodora was killed
The city stopped rioting
Theodora gave a speech stating that he couldn't leave his city and if he were she would stay
The whole city burned
- 18. Multiple Choice
What were 2 advantages of the location for Constantinople?
They were very close to trading routes
Provided a safe harbor for trade ships, warships, and fishing boats
Invaders had no chance of getting to them
Invaders had to drop their weapons to enter
- 19. Multiple Choice
An icon is...
A person whom someone admires
Stained glass found in Christian homes
religious images that covered church walls
another name for a church
- 20. Multiple Choice
What culture did the Byzantine Empire keep alive?
Spainsih
Greco-Roman
American
European
- 21. Multiple ChoiceConstantinople saw natural protection due to its location on aMountainIslandFjordPeninsula
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat type of art form from the Byzantine Empire is pictured?mosaicspaintingsculpturefrescos
- 23. Multiple ChoiceHammurabi’s Code, the Twelve Tables, and the Justinian Code are examples of early developments in the area ofliteratureLawsciencemedicine
- 24. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the images, Constantinople became the center of the Byzantine Empire because itslocation was the crossroads of east-west tradeeastern frontier caused invaders to approachposition was close to German invaders from Romesurroundings made it difficult to fortify against attack
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhich best describes the fate of the Byzantine Empire?It was conquered by the Ottoman Turks in 1453, after they siezed its capital ConstantinopleIt was conquered by the Muslims under the Umayyad Dynasty in 750 CEIt changed its name to Turkey, and moved the capital to Istanbul in 1933.
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhich best explain the split of the Christian church into two groups in 1054?The Pope in Rome and Patriarch in Constantinople excommunicated each other over a disagreement on religious doctrineThe pope excommunicated the emperor of the Byzantine Empire, so he started a new church in the eastthe Pope in the west and the Byzantine Empress Theodora argued over the use of icons in the church
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWho was probably the Emperor Justinian's greatest advisor?the Pope Leo XIIhis General Belisariushis wife Theodorathe doctor Galen
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhy was Constantinople such a prosperous city?Trade hub for Europe, Asia, and AfricaGreat architectureAutocratic rulersThe pope lives there
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhy is Justinian's Code of laws so important today?It established all rules regarding. taxation.It established codes regarding the Eastern Orthodox Church.It established the basis for legal codes in Western World.It established what entertainment acts were at Hippodrome.
- 30. Multiple Choice
Which group conquered Constantinople?
Persians
Huns
Ottoman Turks
Carthage
- 31. Multiple Choice
Which statement best describes the strategic location of Constantinople?
It was located on an island and therefore free from invasions.
It bordered the Mediterranean Sea.
It was close to the city of Rome.
It was located at the crossroads of the Asian and European continents.
- 32. Multiple Choice
Constantinople was an important trading center because of its location on the —
Black Sea
Adriatic Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Caspian Sea
- 33. Multiple Choice
The Byzantine Empire preserved the cultural heritage of which empires?
Egypt and Mesopotamia
China and Persia
Greece and Persia
Greece and Rome
- 34. Multiple Choice
Which statement best describes the economy of the Byzantine Empire?
It was weak.
It was based on farming.
It was a barter economy.
It was prosperous.
- 35. Multiple Choice
One of the greatest contributions of Justinian’s Code was it —
was solely dependent upon Christian principles
included all of Rome’s laws
provided the framework for western law today
improved the status of women
- 36. Multiple Choice
The best reason for Emperor Justinian's codification of Roman law was to —
abolish Roman law and establish a new set of laws
grant Emperor Justinian complete control over his subjects
clarify and change Roman law to better fit Byzantine society
abolish the system of slavery used during the Roman Empire
- 37. Multiple Choice
Which of the following contributed to the expansion of the Byzantine Empire?
A weak government
The teachings of Christianity
A well trained and loyal army
The use of the Greek language
- 38. Multiple Choice
Which Byzantine emperor rebuilt the Hagia Sophia?
Justinian
Constantine
Zeno
Irene
- 39. Multiple Choice
Constantinople was built on a narrow body of water that cuts through land, connecting two larger bodies of water. What is this geographic feature called?
peninsula
straight
waterway
island
- 40. Multiple ChoiceAfter the riots of 532, what emperor was responsible for the rebuilding of Constantinople?Leo IIICharlemagneConstantineJustinian
- 41. Multiple ChoiceWho conquered the Byzantines in 1453?The FranksThe Ottoman TurksThe Holy Roman EmpireThe Mongols
- 42. Multiple ChoiceWhy was the location of the Byzantine Empire and Constantinople important?It was the center of trade between Europe and Asia.It was surrounded by friendly nations.It was on fertile lands that were good for farming.
- 43. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the Great Schism?A church in the Byzantine EmpireChristian Church division into East & WestSet of laws set down by JustinianCapital city of Byzantine Empire
- 44. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the Great Schism?When Rome split into the east and west due to ConstantinoplePolitical conflicts and differences in belief split the churchesA lists of codes to regulate Byzantine life
- 45. Multiple ChoiceWhich two art forms are from the Byzantine Empire?arches and columnsstained glass and carvingpaintings and sculpturemosaics and icons
- 46. Multiple ChoiceThe city of Constantinople was eventually conquered by...OttomansRomansGermansRussians
- 47. Multiple ChoiceWhich code was created during the Byzantine Empire that is used as the basis for Western law codes today?Hammurabi's CodeJustinian Code12 Tables10 Commandments
- 48. Multiple ChoiceThe location of Constantinople helped the Byzantines controlthe actions of the Pope.tax policies of Rome.warring African tribes.trade between Asia and Europe.
- 49. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the Great Schism in 1054 CE?The Ottoman Turks conquered ConstantinopleTheodosius split the empire into two partsThe Christian Church split into the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox ChurchesThe center of the Church was moved to Moscow
- 50. Multiple Choice
What can you conclude about the city of Constantinople?Constantinople is a difficult city to travel toConstantinople is located in Asia.Constantinople located at the center of major trade routesConstantinople is on the Mediterranean Sea. - 51. Multiple Choice
What can be assumed about the location of Constantinople?It would be easy to defend.It would be easy to conquer.It would be difficult to travel to.It would be difficult to defend. - 52. Multiple Choice
Which if the following best defines the Byzantine Empire?
a Christian religion that was known as the Eastern Roman Empire
a Christian empire that existed 1000 years after the Roman Empire
a Christian empire, lasting 1000 years, that expanded into Europe, Asia and Africa.
- 53. Multiple Choice
Capital of the Byzantine Empire located between the Black and Mediterranean Seas and was a crossroads of trade from Asia and Europe.
Jerusalem
Constantinople
Baghdad
London
- 54. Multiple Choice
This is known as a time of peace, prosperity, happiness and invention
Age of Peace
Age of Empires
Warring Age
Golden Age
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