The Influence of the Byzantine Empire

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Multiple Choice

Why was the division of the Roman Empire significant for the history of Europe?

• It led to the rise of the Byzantine Empire and shifted power to the east.

• It resulted in the immediate collapse of both empires.

• It caused Europe to become unified under one ruler.

• It had no impact on European history.

Multiple Choice

Which architectural styles did Justinian blend in the architecture of the Byzantine Empire?

• Greek, Roman, Persian, and Middle Eastern

• Greek and Roman only

• Persian and Middle Eastern only

• Roman and Greek only

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of Byzantine art?

• Focused on religious themes

• Included icons of holy figures

• Created a sense of presence of holy persons

• Emphasized secular themes

Open Ended

Describe how mosaics were created and their significance in Byzantine art.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was the largest factor in the early development of Kiev?

• Its trade relationship with the Byzantine Empire

• Its military conquests

• Its agricultural production

• Its isolation from other cultures

Multiple Select

Which of the following were long-term impacts of the Byzantine Empire on Russia and Eastern Europe?

• Spread of Eastern Orthodoxy

• Introduction of the Cyrillic alphabet

• Development of autocratic rulers

• Expansion of Roman Catholicism