Lesson on Whi.7 Byzantium

The Byzantine Empire 

7th Grade Social Studies

Multiple Select

What three factors led to the Fall of the Roman Empire?

• Germanic Invasions

• Weak Leadership

• Bad Economy

• Series of Natural Disasters

Fill in the Blank

What happened to the Roman Empire in 476?

Multiple Choice

What did the Eastern Roman Empire become known as?

• Constantinople

• Byzantine Empire

• New Rome

Poll

Which factor listed below was MORE likely to contributed to the success of the Byzantine Empire?

• Being at a crossroads of major trade routes

• Separating from the Catholic Church

• Lack of invasions from Germanic Tribes

Multiple Choice

The culture of the Byzantine Empire reflected that of the

• Grecco-Roman influence.

• Hellenistic influence.

• Egyptian influence.

• Greek influence.

Open Ended

Why was Justinian considered such an influential leader?

Open Ended

What was the significance of the Byzantine Empire? Answer in regards to cultural elements like law or government, language, religion, and architecture. Minimum 5-7 sentences.