Byzantine Empire

Which city was built on the site of the Greek city Byzantium?

• Istanbul
• Constantinople
• Ottoman
• Constantine

Who ruled the eastern Roman Empire from 527 to 565 and wanted to reunite the Roman Empire?

• Justinian
• Constantine
• Theodora
• Abraham

Who was Justinian's wife?

• Alexandra
• Theodora
• Cleopatra
• Helena

Who captured the eastern Roman Empire after the death of Justinian?

• Egyptians
• Hittites
• Persians
• Ottoman Turks

What was the main reason for the difference between the eastern and western Roman societies?

• The eastern Romans didn't like the western Romans.
• Eastern Romans had interaction with other societies.
• They did not agree on religion.
• Their leaders did not get along.

What is the most famous church of the Byzantine Empire?

• Hagia Sophia
• Taj Mahal
• Notre Dame Cathedraal
• Sistine Chapel

What are pictures made of colored stone or glass?

• frescoes
• mosaics
• murals
• ziggurats

What did the church of the Eastern Christians come to be called?

• Roman Catholic
• Greek Orthodox
• Eastern Orthodox
• Episcopalian

Where was Constantinople located?

• near at the east coast of Africa
• between Europe and Asia
• western Europe
• eastern Asia

Who stopped Justinian from leaving Constantinople during the riots?

• his most trusted advisor
• his son 
• his wife
• the Pope