Byzantine Empire Review

The Byzantine Empire chose Constantinople as its capital due to its advantageous position in trade routes.

• True

• False

The location of Constantinople helped the Byzantines control (a)  

• the actions of the Pope.
• tax policies of Rome.
• warring African tribes.
• trade between Asia and Europe.

Theodora, wife of Justinian, was known to

• advocate for the rights of women.

• abandon the empire during a severe riot.

• push for the expansion of the empire to India and parts of China.

• prohibit all statues and icons of Jesus in the empire.

What language was used in the Eastern Orthodox Church?

• Latin
• Greek
• English
• Arabic

Justinian's most significant achievement was

• constructing the Colosseum.

• initiating the Crusades.

• codifying Roman law.

• establishing the Pax Romana.

What was the primary reason for the prosperity of the Byzantine Empire?

• Rich gold mines

• Advanced agricultural techniques

• Vast timber resources

• Strategic location for trade

What was the primary method used by Justinian to expand the Byzantine Empire?

• Diplomatic alliances with neighboring kingdoms

• Retaking territories that were once part of the Roman Empire

• Purchasing land from surrounding tribes

• Launching military campaigns in the Arabian Peninsula

During the 14th and 15th centuries, goods from Asia reached northern Europe primarily through which city after traversing the

• Mediterranean Sea.

• Atlantic Ocean.

• Arctic Ocean.

• Baltic Sea.

What led to the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

• Economic prosperity and stability.

• Peaceful negotiations with neighboring tribes.

• Invasions by barbarian tribes and internal decay.

• Expansion and conquest of new territories.

Which city was renamed Istanbul after the fall of the Byzantine Empire?

• Rome

• Athens

• Constantinople

• Antioch