DDMS Byzantine 6

The capital of the new Byzantine empire was known as...

• Cary
• Constantinople
• Alexandria
• Corsicanople

This territory was originally under which big empire?

• Greek
• Rome
• Egypt
• Mesopotamia

Why did Rome split the huge empire into two halves?

• It would be better for tax collection
• The military would be more efficient
• It would be easier to govern
• It would make them endure for many years to come

The city was in between which seas?

• Black and Aegean
• Mediterranian and Adriatic
• Ionian and Black
• Aegean and Adriatic

The capital of the new Byzantine Empire was located on which physical land feature?

• Island
• Mountains
• Coast
• Peninsula

What was the official language of the Byzantine Empire?

• Latin
• English
• Germanic
• Greek

The Byzantine Christians developed their own version of faith.  What was it called?

• Roman Catholic
• Greek Orthodox
• Greek Catholic
• Roman Orthodox

This emperor was known for being a very learned man.  He studied everything from music to politics to architecture.

• Justinian
• Constantine
• Theodosius
• Caesar

What did Justinian do to make lives better for those he ruled over?

• Fought with Asians in the East
• Gave slaves equal rights as citzens
• Forced all to become Christians
• Instituted reforms like women's rights

What is another name for the Corpus of Civil Law?

• Constantine's Codification
• Justinian's Laws
• Constantine's Justification
• Justinian's Code