Chapter 2 Byzantine

How did the Justinian Code change the Byzantine Empire?

• abolished state religion

• it made everyone equal

• standardized the laws

Justinian's rule was known for...

• ambitious construction projects

• defeat of the Arab-Muslim invaders

• split with the western Roman church

What aspects of Byzantine culture are observed in the Hagia Sophia?

• imported and exported trade goods

• mosaic art and architecture

• political and religious reforms

In what way did Greece influence the Byzantine Empire?

• Greek architecture dominated the landscape

• Greek was the official language of the state

• The system of law was modeled after Greek tradition

Which of the following most contributed to the decline and fall of the Byzantine Empire?

• frequent plague epidemics

• lack of wealth and resources

• attacks from outside forces

Which of the following lands were conquered under Justinian's rule?

• Italy and Numidia

• Cyrenaica and Egypt

• Syria and the Persian Empire

Based on the map, how did Justinian change the geography of the Byzantine Empire?

• He extended the empire across most of Europe

• He gained overland access to Asia and the Red Sea

• He nearly doubled the size of the Empire

Which statement best describes the location of the empire's capital, Constantinople?

• in the south of Italy

• at the tip of northern Egypt

• between the Black and Mediterranean Seas

Which of the following was NOT part of the church?

• bishops

• professional soldiers

• local clergy

From which group did most military, church, and government leaders come?

• the clergy

• the commoners

• the nobility