Byzantine Empire Review

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Which city was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?

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Constantinople

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What was the significance of the city of Constantinople to the Roman Empire after 33 CE?

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It was the capital of the Roman Empire.

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Why did the Roman Empire relocate its capital to Constantinople?

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to protect the Roman government from Germanic invasions

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How has Latin influenced the English language?

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Many English words have Latin origins.

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Why did Christianity blossom in the lands controlled by the Byzantine Empire?

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The Byzantine Empire built churches and made Christianity the official religion.

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How did the rule of Justinian I impact the Byzantine Empire?

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It led to an era of growth and prosperity.

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How did the fall of the Western Roman Empire impact the economy of the region?

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Trade decreased.

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How did the Byzantine Empire have a lasting influence of European culture?

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It preserved Greek and Roman cultures during the Middle Ages.

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How did Justinian attempt to renew the power of the Roman Empire? Options: by creating an economy based on coined money, by expanding the empire's lands into Western Europe, by splitting the empire into separate halves, by starting a holy crusade into Africa

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by expanding the empire's lands into Western Europe

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The Justinian Code is most likely related to what ancient civilization?

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Byzantine Empire