Byzantine Empire part2

BYZANTINE

EMPIRE

The Byzantine Empire, also known as the Eastern Roman Empire, was a vast civilisation that existed from 330 to 1453. It was founded by the Roman Emperor Constantine I.

Multiple Choice

Who founded the Byzantine Empire?

• • Julius Caesar

• • Augustus

• • Constantine I

• • Nero

Multiple Choice

Which key figure codified Roman law into "Justinian's Code" and expanded the empire's territory?

• • Belisarius

• • Justinian the Great

• • Theodora

• • John of Damascus

Multiple Choice

Who was Justinian's top general and played a significant role in conquering much of the old Roman Empire?

• • John of Damascus

• • Theodora

• • Belisarius

• • Michael Cerularius

Multiple Choice

The wife of Justinian, who was a strong advocate for women's rights, was named:

• • Belisarius

• • Theodora

• • Justinian the Great

• • John of Damascus

Multiple Choice

Which monk helped lead resistance to Leo III's ban on the use of icons in the Byzantine church?

• • Justinian the Great

• • Michael Cerularius

• • John of Damascus

• • Belisarius

Multiple Choice

Who was the head of the Byzantine church and played a role in the Great Schism by excommunicating Pope Leo IX?

• • Theodora

• • Justinian the Great

• • Belisarius

• • Michael Cerularius

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What was one of the significant contributions of the Byzantine Empire to European laws?

• • Codification of Roman law by Justinian the Great

• • Development of Gothic architecture

• • Introduction of feudalism

• • Exploration of the New World

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Which event contributed to the decline of the Byzantine Empire by killing millions and affecting the Byzantine population significantly?

• • The Crusades

• • The Plague of Justinian

• • Barbarian invasions

• • Codification of Roman law

Multiple Choice

What was the name of the ancient Christian city that became the capital of the Ottoman Empire after the fall of Constantinople in 1453?

• • Athens

• • Rome

• • Alexandria

• • Istanbul

Multiple Choice

What external threat played a role in the decline of the Byzantine Empire, particularly during the Crusades?

• • Seljuk Turks

• • Invasion by the Mongols

• • Viking raids

• • Persian conquests