Quiz Review 5 Byzantine Empire

The Byzantine Empire is the name for what region?

• The Western Roman Empire

• The Eastern Roman Empire

• Rome's North African colonies

• The homeland of the Germanic barbarians

Why did Diocletian split the Empire in to two parts?

• To share power with his brother

• The Empire was too big to govern

• He wanted to separate the Christian part from the Non-Christian part

• To let his son run the smaller half

How did the Byzantine Empire become so wealthy?

• It was located at a crossroad for trade.

• It had lots of gold mines

• It was famous for building the best ships in the world.

• It conquered the Roman Empire

What art style are the Byzantines most known for?

• Painting

• Sculpture

• Mosaics

• Poetry

What was Justinian's Code?

• A set of laws based on Roman laws

• A set of laws based on the bible

• A secret code Byzantines used to communicate.

• The Byzantine alphabet

What is this building?

• Hagia Sophia church

• Roman Colosseum

• Circus Maximus

• Justinian's palace

Who was Justinian's brilliant wife?

• Theodora

• Cleopatra

• Queen Isabella

• Queen Nefertiti