Byzantine Empire

Which of the following statements correctly describes Justinian's impact on the Byzantine empire?

• Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire began a centuries long expansion
• Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire reached its largest size ever
• Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire shrank to half its original size
• Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire fell to the Turks

Which of the following was a major factor in the decline of the Byzantine empire?

• Conversion of the Slavs
• Iconoclasm
• Arrival of Invaders
• Recapture of Rome

What power did he emperor have over the Patriarch of Constantinople?

• He could remove him
• He could name him the next emperor
• He could promote him
• He could choose his wife

Eastern Orthodox missionaries traveled to ______________ to spread the faith of the Byzantine Empire

• Western Europe
• Spain
• Eastern Europe
• Viking Lands

Which of the following was NOT a result of the publication of Justinian's Code?

• Non-Christians were discriminated against
• The emperor became more powerful
• Women were officially given property rights
• Roman law became less unified

Who is the head of the Eastern Orthodox Church today?

• The Pope
• Patriarchs in different countries
• The Patriarch of Constantinople
• Various Bishops

What typically happened when Byzantine leaders showed off their wealth to visitors?

• Visitors left disappointed by Byzantine culture
• visitors left eager to become missionaries
• visitors left inspired by Byzantine culture
• visitors left in favor of the Kievan Rus

Which Byzantine emperor rebuilt the Hagia Sophia?

• Justinian

• Constantine

• Zeno

• Irene

Constantinople was built on a narrow body of water that cuts through land, connecting two larger bodies of water. What is this geographic feature called?

• peninsula

• straight

• waterway

• island

What was the new name given to Byzantine after Constantine moved the capital?

• Constantinople
• Constantinian
• Byzantium
• Istanbul