Byzantine Empire (Pt. 1)

Multiple Choice

In 418 CE, which group started the first barbarian kingdom? (Hint: Go back to the previous slide to find this, if you need to!)

• Franks

• Visigoths

• Lombards

• Vandals

Multiple Choice

What was a significant economic issue faced by the Romans?

• Trade surplus

• Trade imbalance

• Inflation

• Deflation

Multiple Choice

As Rome went deeper into debt, the military became weak and began using ______.

• Local soldiers

• Foreign mercenary soldiers

• Elite Roman guards

• Volunteer citizens

Multiple Choice

By 476, who conquered the Western Roman Empire?

• Franks

• Visigoths

• Germanic barbarians

• Lombards

Multiple Choice

What did the Eastern Roman Empire later become known as?

• Ottoman Empire

• Byzantine Empire

• Holy Roman Empire

• Persian Empire

Multiple Choice

While the Western Roman Empire was in decline, the Eastern Roman Empire remained ______.

• weak

• strong

• neutral

• divided

Multiple Choice

How did the location of Constantinople contribute to the wealth of the Byzantine Empire?

• By being a cultural center

• By serving as a trade hub

• By being a religious center

• By having a strong military.

Multiple Choice

What was one of the main geographical advantages of Constantinople's location?

• Its relatively close proximity to the Alps

• Its location on the Black and Mediterranean Seas, making it easy to defend

• Its desert surroundings

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The Byzantines kept

culture alive while the Western side of the Roman Empire was plunged into the Middle Ages. Hint: the answer is two words, with a dash in-between, and SPELLING COUNTS!!!

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What role did Constantinople play in the Byzantine Empire? Hint: Look back on the previous slide to find the answer!

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Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

A major center of trade

A major center of learning

A major center of agriculture

A major center of art

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What architectural style did Constantinople feature? Hint: The answer is a single word, and SPELLING COUNTS!!!

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about Byzantine cities?

• They had forums for entertainment.

• They built arenas for business.

• They had forums for business and trade.

• They built arenas for agriculture.

Multiple Choice

Where is the Hagia Sophia located today?

• Greece

• Italy

• Turkey

• Egypt

Mr

Regarding the word Mosque on the previous slide, a Mosque = Islamic place of worship, similar to a church.

Multiple Choice

Lets see if you read the previous slide, what is a mosque? If you happened to skip over the last slide, now would be a good time to go back and find out what a mosque is!!! :)

• A mosque is a type of traditional clothing worn by Muslims.

• A mosque is a historical monument found in places like Mecca or Medina.

• A mosque is a type of food served in Muslim cultures and eaten during Ramadan.

• A mosque is an Islamic place of worship where Muslims can go to pray.

Multiple Choice

What was the official language of the Roman Empire? Hint: NOT the language that was most spoken in this part of the world!!!

• Greek

• Latin

• French

• German

Multiple Choice

Justinian was the most famous of the _______ emperors.

• Roman

• Byzantine

• Greek

• Egyptian

Multiple Choice

What was the primary purpose of the Justinian Code?

• To expand the Roman Empire

• To consolidate Roman laws into a single law code

• To abolish slavery

• To promote trade

Multiple Choice

Which empire is associated with the Justinian Code?

• Roman Empire

• Byzantine Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Persian Empire

Categorize

Options (4)

Nearly 5000 Roman laws that the Byzantines still considered useful.

Summarized Romans’ opinions about laws.

Textbook on how to use the laws

textbook on how to use the laws

Contained all new laws that were passed after the year 534.

Match the correct description of the numerous parts of the Justinian Code with its correct category.

The Law Code

The Digest

The Institutes

The Novellae