Byzantine Empire Test Review

Front

As Roman influence faded in the Eastern Empire, which language became dominant?

Back

Greek

Front

Who moved the capital city from Rome to the ancient city of Byzantium?

Back

Constantine

Front

What religion did Constantine promote in the Empire?

Back

Christianity

Front

After the capital was moved from Rome to Byzantium, what was the new name of Byzantium?

Back

Constantinople

Front

Why was Constantinople such an economically successful city?

Back

It was a crossroads of major trade routes.

Front

Which art style used bits of colored stone or glass to create a picture, often religious?

Back

Mosaics

Front

What is the event in the year 1054 that marked the split between the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church?

Back

The Great Schism

Front

Theodora's influence on Justinian resulted in:

Back

The creation of laws that protected women and children

Front

The Byzantine Empire preserved the culture of which two civilizations?

Back

Greeks and Romans

Front

What was the Hippodrome?

Back

A large stadium that held chariot races.