The Byzantine Empire

The name for the eastern Roman Empire, located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia; it lasted from about 500 to 1453 C.E.

• The Roman Empire
• The Byzantine Empire
• The Ottoman Empire
• The European Empire

The city on the eastern edge of Europe, which Constantine made the capital of the Roman Empire in 330 C.E. was called

• Rome
• London
• Istanbul
• Constantinople

A Christian religion developed out of early Christianity in the Byzantine Empire was known as

• Eastern Orthodox
• Roman Catholic
• Islam
• Judiaism

In the Eastern Orthodox Church, the bishop of an important city was called a

• Bishop
• Pope
• Patriarch
• Minister

A violent action in opposition to a government or law is known as a

• Riot
• Revolt
• Thievery
• Mutiny

Rule of the Roman Empire was divided between two emperors until

• The fall of Rome
• The code of Justinian
• The conflict over iconoclasm
• The crowning of Charlemagne

Which factor gave Constantinople the biggest advantage in trade?

• fertile soil
• good location
• mineral resources
• well-organized banks

Hippo means "horse." What events took place at the Hippodrome?

• livestock shows
• mystery plays
• chariot races
• wild-animal training

Who were the Blues and Greens?

• Fans of opposing teams
• Servants of opposing nobles
• Members of different churches
• Merchants in different guilds

What was Justinian's Code

• An improved library system
• A new form of writing
• A school of philosophy
• An organized set of laws