Byzantine Empire

What happened to the Roman Empire in 395 CE?

• It totally collapsed

• It went to war with the Greeks

• It split in half

• It made a treaty with the Vandals

What was the capital city of the western Roman Empire?

• Florence

• Revenna

• Constantinople

• Rome

What was the capital of the eastern Roman Empire?

• Athens

• Constantinople

• Rome

• Tarsus

What helped make Constantinople a safe city for the Byzantine Empire?

• Huge walls

• Water on three sides

• A giant canon

• No gates to let people inside

Which of the following became the official language of the Byzantine Empire?

• Latin

• Spanish

• Turkish

• Greek

Which Byzantine emperor is shown in this mosaic?

• Justinian

• Constantine XI

• Leo III

• Mahmet II

In this mosaic, which groups of Byzantine society are represented?

• Military

• Government officials

• Clergy

• Working class people

During the time of the early Byzantine Empire, this is what the empire was known as.

• Little Egypt

• New Rome

• New Greece

• Asia Minor

Which of the following were accomplishments of Justinian during his rule?

• Expanded territory of Byzantine Empire

• Simplified Roman laws

• Built the Hagia Sophia

• Conquered the Ottoman Turks

This is an example of artwork made by putting pieces of colored glass or stone together to form an image. What is that called?

• Cuneiform

• Illuminated Manuscript

• Mosaic

• Fresco