Byzantine Empire

Who is the emperor responsible for reforms in tax collection, law and the military as well as public works projects (such as the Hagia Sophia)

• Justinian I

• Constantine

• Constantinople

• Theodora

This woman started her life as an actress and rose to Empress of the Byzantine Empire as Justinian's wife.

• Justinian

• Theodora

• Athea

• Demetria

This is the capital city of the Byzantine Empire.

• Byzantine

• Rome

• Constantinople

• Istanbul

The name for the EASTERN Roman Empire located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia from 500-1453 C.E.

• Roman Empire

• Franco Empire

• Eastern Roman Empire

• Byzantine Empire

What is the new name of modern day Constantinople? Hint: It is located in modern day Turkey.

• Istanbul

• Constantinople

• France

• Rome

Originally a Christian Church built under Justinian I, was converted to a mosque when Ottoman Turks defeated the Christians. The base represents the earthly world, the dome and its decorations represents heaven, and an image of Christ as ruler of all is painted on the dome.

• St. Tims

• Earthly Church of God

• Roman Catholic Church

• Hagia Sophia

What are some examples of public works that the Byzantines invested themselves in improving?

• Subways, churches, roads and horse and carriages

• Roads, churches, hospitals, aqueducts, and orphanages.

• Orphanages, planes, food pantries and elevators

• Aqueducts, food pantries, plumbing and yachts

What is an example of an icon?

• Jesus

• The pope's finger

• A picture of Jesus Christ usually done on wood

• Lady Gaga

Emperor who divided the Roman Empire into two parts.

• Justinian I

• Constantine

• Agustus Romulus

• Diocletian

Emperor who created the capital on the site of Byzantium and proclaimed tolerance toward Christians.

• Justinian I

• Justinian II

• Diocletian

• Constantine