Byzantine Empire Test Review

What happened to the Western Roman Empire?

• It flooded.

• It was burned to the ground.

• It was overthrown by Germanic tribes.

• It was renamed the Byzantine Empire.

Answer explanation

By the 500s Western Europe was a collection of Germanic kingdoms, and Roman culture went into decline.

Which of these is true about the Byzantine Empire?

• They were influenced by Roman architecture, society, & government.

• They practiced Christianity like the late Romans.

• They spoke Latin and Greek.

• All of the above

Answer explanation

The Byzantine culture was most influenced by the Roman and Greeks.

What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?

• Rome

• Constantinople

• Greece

• Nashville

Why was Constantinople a thriving cultural center and successful capital city?

• It was a trade center located on a peninsula.

• It was a trade center located between Asia and Europe.

• It was easy to defend on a peninsula.

• All of the above

Who convinced Justinian to give women more rights?

• Constantine

• Empress Theodora

• Mrs. Kidd

• Diocletian

Answer explanation

Theodora also convinced Justinian to not flee during a rebellion.

What did Justinian create that made laws easier to understand?

• Pax Romana

• Justinian's Code

• The Ten Commandments

• Hagia Sophia

Which of these best describes Justinian?

• A great Roman Emperor that expanded the empire and converted people to Christianity.

• A great Roman Emperor that organized laws but was a weak military leader.

• A great Byzantine Emperor that created a strong army and organized laws.

• A great Byzantine Emperor that created new laws and a new form of government.

Reform is change that is made to bring about improvement.

• True

• False

Mosaics are pictures made out of paper and oil paint.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Byzantine mosaics on exhibit at the Chicago art museum.

What two cultures most influenced Byzantine culture?

• Roman and Armenian

• Greek and Armenian

• Germanic and Roman

• Greek and Roman

Answer explanation

The Byzantines were also influenced by a variety of cultures.