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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire to world history?

• Preservation of Greek and Roman knowledge

• Discovery of the Americas

• Development of gunpowder

• Establishment of the Silk Road

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Which of the following was a major economic problem that contributed to the decline of the Roman Empire?

• Trade imbalance (buying more than produced)

• Overproduction of goods

• Lack of trade routes

• Excessive gold reserves

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Emperor Constantine moved the Roman capital to ___ in the Eastern side of the Roman Empire.

Multiple Choice

After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, what period did Europe enter, and what were its approximate dates?

• Middle Ages, 500-1300 CE

• Renaissance, 1300-1600 CE

• Industrial Age, 1700-1900 CE

• Age of Exploration, 1400-1600 CE

Open Ended

What happened in the Eastern Roman Empire?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between the Western and Eastern Roman Empires during the time of decline?

• The Western Roman Empire remained strong while the Eastern Roman Empire declined.

• Both the Western and Eastern Roman Empires declined at the same time.

• The Western Roman Empire was in decline while the Eastern Roman Empire remained strong.

• The Eastern Roman Empire was conquered by the Visigoths.

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How did the physical geography of Constantinople contribute to the wealth of the Byzantine Empire?

• It was located in the middle of the desert, making it hard to invade.

• It was a crossroads for trade between Europe, Asia, and Africa, making the empire wealthy.

• It was isolated from other civilizations, limiting trade.

• It was surrounded by mountains, providing natural resources.

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How did Constantinople's location help it defend against invaders?

• It was surrounded by mountains that blocked invaders.

• Its location on the water made it more easily defended from outside invaders than most cities.

• It had a large army stationed at all times.

• It was far from any potential enemies.

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Which of the following factors helped the Byzantines survive despite having many enemies? (check all that apply)

• Their strong navy and fortified city.

• Their alliances with Germanic tribes.

• Their wealth from trade and strategic location.

• Their isolation from other civilizations.

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The Byzantines kept ___ culture alive while the Western side of the Roman Empire was plunged into the Middle Ages.

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Multiple Choice

Which subjects were taught in Byzantine schools according to the image?

• Philosophy, medicine, geometry, Greek and Latin grammar

• Mathematics, astronomy, biology, Latin and French

• Law, engineering, Greek and German grammar

• Art, music, Latin and Spanish grammar

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How did Constantinople contribute to the preservation of Greco-Roman culture during the Byzantine Empire?

• By destroying Roman texts

• By becoming a major center of learning

• By banning Greek and Latin grammar

• By refusing to teach philosophy

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The most impressive work of Byzantine architecture is the ___ Sophia.

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Although Latin was the official language of the Roman Empire, most people in the Eastern Byzantine Empire spoke ___, which became the official language.

Multiple Choice

Who was the most famous emperor of the Byzantine Empire?

• Justinian

• Augustus

• Constantine

• Theodosius

Multiple Select

Which of the following were territories reconquered or added to the Byzantine Empire under Justinian? (check all that apply)

• Italy

• North Africa

• Asia Minor

• Britain

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of the Justinian Code?

• To consolidate Roman laws into a single code

• To expand the empire's territory

• To build new cities

• To create a new religion

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The Justinian Code served as the basis for law for the next ___ years.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a component of the Justinian Code?

• The Institutes

• The Digest

• The Novellae

• The Edicts

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How did Empress Theodosia respond to the Nika Riots? (check all that apply)

• ordered the deaths of 30,000 people

• sent the army after the rebels

• ruthlessly guarded the power of the Emperor and Empress.

• went to war with the Western Empire

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What caused the differences in the Western and Eastern Churches? (check all that apply)

• Distance

• Spoke different languages

• Developed at different times

• The Western Church never developed.

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Who was in Head of the Church in the West?

• Pope

• Priest

• Emperor

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Who was seen as the Head of the Church in the East?

• Pope

• Patriarch

• Priest

Multiple Choice

Which region did the monarch (ruler) have the final authority?

• East

• West

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What did Emperor Leo III ordered to be destroyed ? Why? (check all that apply)

• Icons

• Churches

• It was considered to be "idol worship" and a sin against God.

• The institution was full of corruption.

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What religion did the Western Empire have?

• Roman Catholic

• Eastern Orthodox

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What similarities do both religions have? (check all that apply)

• Both speak the same Language

• Sacraments and Profession of Faith for members

• Leaders are priests and bishops

• Missionary work to seek out converts

Open Ended

After learning about the Byzantine Empire, what is one question you still have or something you would like to know more about?