World History: Standard 4

a new set of laws that are based on the Roman codes

• patriarch

• monopoly

• orthodox

• Justinian Code

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

• Theodora

• Volga

• Rurik

• Hagia

What was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire? 

• Rome 
• Athens 
• Constantinople 
• Italy 

Identify this Byzantine Church that was commissioned by Justinian.

• Hagia Sophia
• National Cathedral
• Notre Dame
• Taj Mahal

The Great Schism refers to...

• The split in the Christian Church

• The split in Byzantine government

• A crack in the foundation of the Hagia Sophia

• The shaking of the faithful during worship

What was an accomplishment of Empress Theodora?

• helped choose leaders based on knowledge and ability

• built the Hagia Sophia

• began the Byzantine Empire

• Built Byzantium/Constantinople/Istanbul

(#4) Which statement best describes the Mongols?

• They were a fierce group of Nomad Warriors from Central Asia led by Genghis Khan
• They were a group of Mercenary Warriors from China, hired by Ivan III
• They were Muslim Warriors from Central Asia led by Sultan Saladin II

(#5) Which best describes how Mongol Rule affected life in Russia?

• Life changed very little for most Russians
• Many Russians were forced to change religions
• Many Russians were sold into slavery
• Many Russians were forced from their lands

(#7) Which best explains Moscow's rise to power?

• Moscow's Prince Ivan became wealthy and powerful by helping the Mongols collect taxes, and convincing the Patriarch of Kiev to move to Moscow
• Moscow's Prince Ivan I won a series of battles against the Mongols which caused the Principality to become the most important in Russia
• Moscow was situated in the middle of important trade routes which led to its wealth, Prince Ivan I used the wealth to hire mercenaries with which he used to fight off the Mongols

What is the capital city of the Byzantine Empire?

• Rome
• Istanbul
• Constantinople
• Columbus