Byzantine Empire

Which was the most important way the Byzantine empire differed from the ancient Roman empire?

• The Byzantine empire relied on cultural rather than military strength.

• Christianity was central to the Byzantine empire.

• The Byzantine empire defeated most invaders.

• The Byzantine empire rejected ancient Greek learning.

How did Greek fire help the Byzantine military?

• They could burn ships, even in water.

• They could carry fire on long marches.

• They could cook food even in winter.

• They could kill enemy prisoners quickly.

Which is the main reason why Justinian is remembered?

• He rose to power from the lower classes.

• He rebuilt the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople.

• His wife, Theodora, was a powerful empress.

• He reconquered vast territories in the west.

Which statement best explains the origin of the term Byzantine?

• The empire got this name because its politics were full of intrigue, or Byzantine.

• Historians needed a name for the surviving eastern Roman empire.

• Romans objected to calling the eastern empire “Roman.”

• The people of the eastern Roman empire called themselves Byzantines.

Which was the most important way Byzantine culture spread to eastern Europe?

• The Byzantines conquered much of eastern Europe.

• Arabs and Turks brought Byzantine culture to eastern Europe.

• Byzantine missionaries brought the culture of the empire to eastern Europe.

• Byzantine culture spread to eastern Europe mainly through trade.

Which best describes the differences between the eastern and western churches?

• They disagreed mainly over beliefs.

• They disagreed mainly over practices.

• They disagreed mainly over leadership.

• They disagreed mainly over scripture.

Which statement describes the Great Schism?

• Muslims and Jews fought for control.

• Christians and Muslims fought for control.

• Protestants and Catholics disagreed over beliefs.

• Christians disagreed with each other over beliefs.

Why is the Cyrillic alphabet important?

• It is the first alphabet.

• It is used in Justinian’s Code.

• It reflects Roman influence.

• It gave the Slavs a written language.

Which was the most important long-term impact of Byzantine libraries?

• They preserved ancient Roman and Greek learning.

• They provided scriptures for the Kievan Rus.

• They recorded Byzantine laws and customs.

• They kept records for Byzantine emperors.

Which reason explains why the issue of leadership divided the Christian churches?

• The Byzantines rejected the legacy of Rome.

• The pope did not accept the eastern church as Christian.

• The Byzantine emperor wanted to choose the pope.

• Leaders on both sides felt threatened by each other’s claims.