The Byzantine Empire

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When did the Western Roman Empire fall to Germanic invaders?

• 476 C.E.

• 800 C.E.

• 1054 C.E.

• 1453 C.E.

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One economic advantage of naming Constantinople as the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire was that it __________

• was a center of religious power.

• had shrunk in size.

• was located near trade routes between Europe and Asia.

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Constantinople was an important trading center because of its location on the —

• Black Sea

• Adriatic Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Caspian Sea

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Justinian was the ruler of the —

• Egyptian Empire

• Byzantine Empire

• Persian Empire

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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

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Who was the Byzantine Emperor who ruled from 527-565 C.E. and ruled the empire at its height.

• Cyril

• Augustus

• Justinian

• Constantine

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What term refers to religious images used as an aid in worship?

• mosaic

• sculpture

• icons

• symbols

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What was the name of the great Byzantine domed church in Constantinople?

• Hippodrome

• Hagia Sophia

• Parthenon

• Pantheon

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Which number represents the Black Sea?

• 7

• 12

• 4

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Which civilization had the greatest impact on the development of the Justinian Code?

• Egyptian

• Roman

• Chinese

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What is the new name of Constantinople?

• Persepolis
• Persia
• Istanbul

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What language did the Eastern Orthodox Church use in services?

• Greek

• Latin

• Hebrew

• Chinese

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Which of the following issues divided the Western and Eastern Churches?

• practices of animal sacrifices

• authority of the pope

• belief in Jesus