The Byzantine Empire (Pt. 1)

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

• Invention of the printing press

• Development of the steam engine

Multiple Choice

What happened to the Roman Empire in the year 476 CE?

• It expanded into Asia

• It reached its peak power

• It was conquered by Germanic barbarians

• It became a democracy

Multiple Select

Which of the following were weaknesses that contributed to the fall of the Roman Empire?

• Weak emperors

• Strong economy

• Weak military

• Use of foreign mercenary soldiers

Multiple Choice

What was the main difference between the Western Roman Empire and the Eastern Roman Empire after the fall of Rome?

• The Western Roman Empire became stronger while the Eastern Roman Empire declined.

• Both empires declined at the same rate.

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

• The Eastern Roman Empire was conquered by the Visigoths.

Multiple Choice

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 surrounded by mountains, isolating it from other civilizations.

• It was far from any major bodies of water, limiting trade.

Multiple Choice

What geographic feature made Constantinople more easily defended from outside invaders?

• It was surrounded by mountains.

• It was located on the water, connecting the Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea.

• It was in the middle of a desert.

• It was protected by a large forest.

Open Ended

In what ways did the culture of the Byzantine Empire continue the traditions of the Roman Empire?

Multiple Choice

Which subjects were taught in Byzantine schools?

• Philosophy, medicine, geometry, Greek and Latin grammar

• Mathematics, astronomy, and biology

• Law, engineering, and architecture

• Art, music, and literature

Open Ended

Explain how the culture of the Byzantine Empire preserved and adapted elements of Greco-Roman civilization.

Multiple Choice

How did the architecture of Constantinople reflect Roman influence?

• By using arches and domes

• By building only wooden structures

• By avoiding any Roman styles

• By using only Greek columns

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the Hagia Sophia are correct?

• It was originally a Christian church.

• It later became a mosque.

• It is now a museum in present-day Turkey.

• It was built as a Roman temple.

Multiple Choice

What language became the official language of the Byzantine Empire, even though the Roman Empire's official language was Latin?

• Greek

• French

• German

• Spanish

Multiple Choice

Which emperor is considered the most famous of the Byzantine emperors?

• Augustus

• Justinian

• Constantine

• Theodosius

Multiple Select

Which of the following areas of law were addressed by the Justinian Code?

• Marriage

• Slavery

• Trade with Asia

• Women's rights

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the four components of the Justinian Code?

• The Law Code

• The Digest

• The Institutes

• The Edicts