Byzantine Empire Review

The most famous building from the Byzantine Empire is called

• the Hagia Sophia
• the Basilica of the Sacred Heart
• the Hagia Irene
• the Chartres Cathedral

While the Western Roman Empire was dying, the Byzantines were continuing to study the ancient works of the 

• Romans and Greeks
• Egyptians and Persians
• French and Spanish
• Chinese and Mongolians

For the most part, the influence of the Byzantine Empire in the United States can be seen in which type of building?

• Basilicas
• Columns
• Government buildings
• Monuments

Why is the Justinian Code an enduring impact on today?

• Many countries formed their laws  based on the Code
• Because Justinian was the greatest Byzantine Emperor of all time
• The Code inspired us to break free from Great Britain
• The Code led to the Civil W

When the churches split, who was in charge of the Church in the Eastern half of Europe? 

• The Byzantine Emperor 
• The Pope
• The Bishop
• The Patriarch

In 1054, the Christian church split in two forming the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church. This event is called

• The Great Schism
• The Crusades
• The Magna Carta
• The Coming of Christ

The word SCHISM means

• split
• put together
• chasm
• joint

What is the Eastern Orthodox Church typically called today?  

• Greek Orthodox
• English Orthodox
• Russian Orthodox
• Roman Catholic

What is the name of the city of Constantinople today? 

• Byzantium
• Istanbul
• Ankarra
• Rome

What is the Hagia Sophia used for today?

• Museum
• Church
• Mosque
• Temple