Byzantine Empire

In What way was the Byzantine Empire related to the Roman Empire?

• It was the eastern part of the Roman Empire

• It was the empire before the Roman Empire

• It was in the northern part of the Roman Empire

• It was the first Roman city founded by Romulus and Remus

How did the location of Constantinople of the Bosporus Strait contribute to the wealth of the empire?

• It was the western part of the Roman Empire

• The peninsula was easy to defend and they could control trade

• Many wealthy people lived there

• The ancient city of Byzantium was called Constantinople

What is considered one of Justinian's accomplishments?

• Hagia Sophia

• Roman Catholic Church

• Roman Basilica

• Byzantine Orthodox Church

What were two characteristics of Roman art and architecture that were used in the building of cathedrals in the Byzantine Empire?

• statues and Shinto shrines

• columns and porcelain

• mosaics and domes

• aqueducts and mandalas

The city of Constantinople was known for ...

• being an international trading center

• being the capitol of the Western Roman Empire

• its persecution of Christians

• its use of huge columns on their cathedrals

The disagreement over the use of _______ caused a split in the Christian church.

• hippodromes

• gold and salt

• icons

• Justinian Codes

Emperor Justinian used the Roman laws to create a legal document which was easier to understand and applied to everyone. This is the ____________

• Justinian Code

• Twelve Tables

• Constitution

• Rosetta Stone

The city of ___________ is on both Europe and Asia

• Constantinople

• Rome

• Athens

• Alexandria

Emperor Justinian wanted to flee the city during the Nika Riots, instead _____________ convinced him that fighting to the death was more honorable than fleeing.

• Constantine

• Theodora

• Alexander

• Theodosius

Which side of the Roman Empire flourished while the other corrupted?

• Eastern
• Western