Byzantine Empire Gateway Practice Content

What is considered one of Justinian's accomplishments?

• Hagia Sophia

• Roman Catholic Church

• Roman Basilica

• Byzantine Orthodox Church

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

Who was the most powerful woman in Byzantine's history? 

• Theodora
• Volga
• Rurik
• Hagia

What did Empress Theodora do while in power?

• Pass laws and meet with foreign leaders 
• Free the empire's slaves
• Improve trade
• Raise the Emperor's heirs

What was the primary language of the Byzantine Empire?

• Greek 
• Roman
• Latin
• Turkish