Byzantine Empire

What was the name of Constantinople before the emperor Constantine changed it?

• Byzantium

• Carthage

• Alexandria

• Rome

On what type of land formation was Constantinople located on?

• Plateau

• Mountain

• Valley

• Peninsula

The Byzantine emperors, such as Justinian, were known for supporting things like....

• the arts, architecture, and education

• military power and strength

• farming techniques to feed the empire and nothing else

• discovering new ways to conquer enemies

Byzantine Emperor Justinian is best known for his -

• persecution of Christians

• declining administration

• contributions in literature

• codification of Roman law

The pictures shown above are examples of art and architecture from this civilization -

• Roman

• Greek

• Persian

• Byzantine

__________ is to Byzantium as Parthenon is to Greece.

• Hagia Sophia

• Forum

• Pantheon

• Sistine Chapel

Which art form is associated with the Byzantine culture?

• Tapestries

• Mosaics/Icons

• Sculpture

• oracle bones

Which culture influenced the architecture of this church?

• Greek

• Arabic

• Byzantine

• Indian

Which of the following was one of the greatest accomplishments of Justinian?

• The Twelve Tables

• The Ten Commandments

• The Eightfold Path

• Justinian's Code

What is Justinian's Code important for doing?

• Freeing the slaves

• Establishing the basis of law for western European countries

• Legalizing the "an eye for an eye" policy for justice

• Preserving the laws of the Hebrews