Fall of Rome - Mid Term Review 1

Constantine converted to which of the following religions prior to going into battle at the Battle of Milvian Bridge?

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Judaism

Constantine divided the empire into two parts, one leader in __________ and one leader in___________.

• Rome, London

• Rome, Constantinople

• Paris, Rome

• Constantinople, Turkey

Constantinople was ____________.

• located on an island

• located on a peninsula

• landlocked

• hard to defend

After the Roman empire, how long did the Byzantine Empire continue

• 100 years

• 5,000 years

• 1,000 years

• 500 years

All of the following were achievements of the Byzantine empire EXCEPT for

• the spread of Christianity

• modern protection under the law

• persecution of Christians

• connecting the east to the west

Justinian had a passion for ________ and _______.

• religion, bad deeds

• arts, religion

• bad deeds, arts

• sporting, opera

Select the reasons for the fall of Rome below

• political instability, social problems, economic problems, and weakening frontiers

• army choosing the next emperor, attacks from Muslim lands, poor leadership, and the spread of Christianity

• persecution of Christians, slow communication, and political instability

Constantinople was a center for trade between Europe, Asia, and __________.

• America

• Italy

• Turkey

• Africa

Justinain helped spread which religion?

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Christianity

• Shinto

Which half of the Roman empire was first to fall?

• North

• South

• West

• East