Byzantine Empire Part 1

Open Ended

Think of a time that you had an awesome, spectacular, wonderful, incredible day. What did you do to ensure you remember that day for a long time?

Open Ended

How do we, as a culture, honor greatness? Think of something or someone great in a certain field. How is respect shown?

Open Ended

What were some reason for the collapse of the Western Roman Empire?

Open Ended

Why was Constantinople's location on the Bosporus Strait advantageous?

Multiple Choice

What was NOT a reason that the capital was moved from Rome to Byzantium (Constantinople)?

• To be near religious sites

• To be further away from invading barbarians

• To access trade routes

• It was easy to defend

Multiple Choice

What area did Justinian mainly conquer?

• Western Mediterranean

• Egypt

• Eastern Mediterranean

• Black Sea

Multiple Choice

What was the name of the legal system established by Justinian?

• Justinian's Code

• 12 Tables

• Hammurabi's Code

• Ten Commandements

Multiple Choice

What happened to the Byzantine Empire after Justinian's death?

• It slowly declined in power and size

• It continued to grow in power and size

• It collapsed and Constantinople was destroyed

• It stayed the same size under 1453.

Multiple Choice

What theme is present in the majority of Byzantine art?

• They are mostly of people important to Christianity

• They are mostly of Roman gods and goddesses

• They are mostly of men

• They are mostly of Greek gods and goddesses