Unit 4 Pre-Test Questions

While the western Roman Empire collapsed, the Byzantine (eastern Roman) Empire was able to survive MAINLY because

• it was the center of the Roman Catholic Church.
• it did not have a diverse, multi-ethnic population.
• it had a trained bureaucracy and an experienced and loyal army.
• it was able to conquer the Germanic and Gothic tribes in the west.

In an attempt to save the Roman Empire, Emperor Diocletian

• ordered the execution of Jesus.
• mounted a successful defense against Atilla.
• divided the empire into Western and Eastern sections.
• outlawed all other religious faiths except Christianity.

Byzantine Emperor Justinian's MOST significant political accomplishment was

• codifying Roman law.
• defeating the Roman Empire
• defeating invaders from the south.
• restoring the empire to its previous size.

Constantine MOST LIKELY chose the location for Constantinople because the location

• was convenient.
• enhanced trade.
• encouraged religion.
• appeared prestigious.

While only marginally successful, throughout his life Justinian sought to regain territory in WHICH part of the Roman Empire?

• the West
• the East
• the North
• South

This Byzantine empress, the wife of Justinian I, was known for her powerful influence at court and for getting laws enacted which elevated the status of women. Who was she?

• Cassandra
• Eloise
• Helena
• Theodora

This basilica, considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture, was completed in 537 AD by Emperor Justinian I. It was the largest cathedral in the world for one thousand years, and it has been said to have "changed the history of architecture." It is known as

• Vatican
• the Pantheon.
• Hagia Sophia

Which number is nearest the location of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire?

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

The kingdom of Kiev (also called Kievan Rus) became Christian when Vladimir the Great was baptized in 988 AD. Which Christian Church did he JOIN?

• Armenian
• Catholic
• Orthodox
• Roman

What was the PRIMARY result of Byzantine trade with Kievan Rus', also called the Kingdom of Kiev?

• The Byzantine Empire adopted Russian religion and language.
• Kievan Rus' became part of the Byzantine Empire centered in Constantinople.
• The Kingdom of Kiev conquered Constantinople in 1453, establishing a new empire.
• Byzantine religion, language, and architecture influenced the development of Russia.