The Byzantine Empire

In your opinion, what was the single most important aspect of the Byzantine Empire?

• the location of it's capitol at Constantinople

• the strength of it's most famous ruler; Justinian I

• they were made up of several different cultures that blended together

• they had an organized code of laws called Justinian's code

• Theodora gave many rights to women for the first time in history

What gave Constantinople special advantages?

• It was in the middle of the European continent

• It was located right next to Rome

• It was surrounded on three sides by water

• It wasn't easily found and few traded there

Because of the blended cultures that came into the Byzantine Empire the empire became less Roman and more......?

• Asian

• African

• Italian

• Greek

Which of these is an achievement of the Byzantine Empire?

• Conquered lands on most of the continent of Asia

• Brought Christianity to people in Eastern Europe

• The invention of gunpowder

• The unification of the western and eastern Roman Empire

Which of these was NOT a contribution of Justinian?

• Conquering the capitol of the western Roman Empire

• Improved women's rights

• Created Justinian's Code

• Constructed the Hagia Sophia

What is a mosaic?

• Christian holy people

• pictures or patterns made from small pieces of colored glass or stone

Which of these was NOT a military conquest of Justinian?

• Began using a cavalry in the army

• Conquered Italy and parts of Spain and northern Africa

• Conquered the Hun's in the Battle of Constantinople

• Protected the eastern border from Persia

What is one thing that is responsible for Justinian not being able to hold on to his conquered land?

• the Hun's took over the capitol

• Justinian's general started a Civil War

• the people did not respect Justinian's code

• Justinian's Plague moved through Asia and Europe

The Hagia Sophia went from a Christian Church to a place of worship for what religion?

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Islam

Which of these is an architectural legacy of Rome?

• Blocked pyramids

• Tree poll houses

• Steal buildings

• Systems of aqueducts