Byzantine Study Guide

The peaceful 200-year era that began with the reign of Roman Emperor Caesar Augustus was also known as the __________.

• Mare Nostrum

• Pax Romana

• Drachmae

• Diocletian Era

The Roman Empire was extremely large. One of the biggest problems in governing such a large empire of conquered people was __________.

• deforestation

• corrupt governments

• lack of roads

• high taxation

What happened when the empire became too large to govern easily?

• It was split into two different empires.

• It was split into six different administrative areas.

• Foreign tribes were hired to run the army.

• The eastern part of the empire was given to the Huns.

Which tribes invaded and finally ended the old Roman Empire?

• Syrian tribes

• Germanic tribes

• Siberian tribes

• tribal Huns

How did the Latin language spread beyond Rome? Select ALL that apply.

• Romans introduced Latin in areas they conquered.

• Pope Gregory I declared Latin the official language of Europe.

• Latin became the language of the Catholic Church.

• Roman writers published their works only in Latin.

What factors helped make the Byzantine Empire peaceful? Select ALL that apply.

• The capital’s location was easily defended.

• It had a large and brutal military

• Many seafaring trade routes ran through the capitol.

• Its emperors did not believe in war.

Emperor Justinian used state money to support the arts and architecture. What was the most famous of his building accomplishments?

• the library at Alexandria

• the Hagia Sophia Church

• the Alhambra Palace

• the Roman Colosseum

What was Emperor Justinian’s main contribution to Byzantine Law?

• He made education mandatory for the lower classes.

• He added more than 100 laws on the role of women in society.

• He made the legal code simpler and more organized.

• He reformed military laws to control corruption.

What happened to many of the Christians in the East who did not accept the head of the church in Rome?

• They were sent to the lions in the Colosseum.

• Many of them split off and formed their own church.

• They eventually accepted Roman church rule.

• They gave up Christianity and turned to other religions.

In the context of religion, what is an icon?

• a small symbol in printed text

• a statute created by Moses

• artwork of a religious figure

• precious jewelry