WH 6.1

​John 1:1&2

1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. ² He was in the beginning with God.

Multiple Choice

What happened to the Roman Empire in 476 AD?

• It was divided into two parts

• It collapsed in the West

• It expanded into Asia

• It became the Byzantine Empire

Multiple Choice

Which city did Emperor Constantine formally dedicate as the new capital of the Roman Empire in 330?

• Constantinople

• Rome

• Athens

• Alexandria

Multiple Choice

The Church of ___ is considered the finest example of Byzantine architecture from Justinian's period.

• Hagia Sophia
• Taj Mahal

• Vatican City

• Eiffel Tower

Multiple Select

Which of the following were significant achievements or events during the reign of Justinian?

• Creation of the Justinian Code

• Construction of Hagia Sophia

• Nika Revolt

• Establishment of the Roman Republic

Multiple Choice

What was the main religious difference that led to the division between the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church?

• Leadership structure

• Language of worship

• Location of headquarters

• Belief in the deity of Christ

Multiple Choice

What was one major difference between the worship practices of the Eastern and Western churches in the Byzantine Empire?

• The Eastern church used icons, while the Western church used statues.

• The Eastern church used statues, while the Western church used icons.

• Both churches used only realistic art.

• Both churches rejected the use of images in worship.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were obstacles faced by the Byzantine Empire after its period of expansion?

• Growth of commercial rivals like Venice

• Emergence of the Seljuk Turks

• Loss of Asia Minor at the Battle of Manzikert

• Rise of the Mongol Empire

Multiple Choice

What happened to the Roman Empire in 476?

• It collapsed in the West

• It expanded into Asia

• It became the Byzantine Empire

• It was conquered by the Greeks

Open Ended

Describe the territorial changes of the Byzantine Empire from its height in the 6th century to the 12th century.

Open Ended

How did the use of Greek fire contribute to the defense and survival of the Byzantine Empire during periods of siege?

Open Ended

How did the endurance of the Eastern Roman Empire influence the growth of Christianity in the East?