Ch 11 Byzantine Empire and Ancient Arabia

In what way was the Byzantine Empire related to the Roman Empire?

• empire before the Roman Empire

• middle part of the Roman Empire

• continuation of the Roman Empire

• another name for the Roman Empire

Which describes the climate in the southern European part of the Empire?

• hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters

• desert conditions

• dry summers and very cold winters

• mild and humid all year

How did the physical geography of the Byzantine Empire affect how people lived?

• Wheat was grown throughout the empire

• Desert conditions were good for growing crops

• Herders built villages and lived in one place

• It determined how the people earned a living

Where was Constantinople located?

• on a strait linking the Mediterranean Sea with the Atlantic Ocean

• on a river delta at the northern edge of Africa

• on a peninsula at the southeastern end of Europe

• on an island in the southern part of the Mediterranean Sea

Why was Constantinople an important center of trade?

• It was guarded on three sides by water

• Ships traveling from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean Sea passed by there

• The ancient city of Byzantium was renamed Constantinople in 330

• Many wealthy people lived there

What was one goal of the emperor Justinian for the Byzantine Empire?

• destroy the Hagia Sophia and build a palace in its place

• reunite the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches

• rewrite ancient Roman laws to suit modern needs

• restore the Roman Empire and govern it as a whole

Which was NOT a contribution made by Justinian to the Byzantine Empire?

• Justinian rebuilt the famous cathedral Hagia Sophia

• Justinian conquered North Africa

• The Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches were united

Which is one reason why Justinian rebuilt the Hagia Sophia?

• to split the Christian Church

• to protect the Empire from invasions

• to govern the Roman Empire as a whole

• to show his strong ties to the church

Which of the following played a role in the split of the Christian church?

• the rebuilding of the Hagia Sophia

• the collection and organization of the Justinian Code

• Theodora's plans for defending Constantinople against attacks

• the use of icons as part of worship

Who founded the religion of Islam?

• Ramadan

• Justinian

• Abraham

• Muhammed