The Roman & Byzantine Empires

What was the main reason that the Romans wished to build good roads?

• to transport food more quickly

• to make trading more efficient

• so soldiers could travel more quickly

• so all roads would lead to Rome

What are some of the core beliefs that most Christians share? Choose the TWO correct answers.

• Jesus was God in human form.

• There are three Gods.

• The fate of all souls has been predetermined by God.

• God the Father created the universe.

In what way did early Roman sculpture differ from ancient Greek sculpture?

• Greek sculpture was more modern.

• Roman sculpture was more realistic.

• Greek sculpture was more colorful.

• Roman sculpture was more political.

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 Ottoman Turks.

Which of the following statements correctly describe the differences between the Roman Catholic church and the Eastern Orthodox Church?

• The Roman Catholic Church was headed by the pope and rituals were in Greek; the Eastern Orthodox Church was headed by the Byzantine emperor and rituals were in Latin.

• The Roman Catholic Church was headed by the Byzantine emperor and rituals were in Greek; the Eastern Orthodox Church was headed by the pope and rituals were in Latin.

• The Roman Catholic Church was headed by the Byzantine emperor and rituals were in Latin; the Easter Orthodox Church was headed by the pope and rituals were in Greek.

• The Roman Catholic Church was headed by the pope and the rituals were in Latin; the Eastern Orthodox Church was headed by the Byzantine emperor and rituals were in Greek.

Look at the photograph. For what purpose was this structure most likely used?

• gladiatorial matches

• transporting water

• political debates

• religious worship

Study the timeline. How many years passed between the end of the Pax Romana and the division of the empire?

• less than 100 years

• more than 200 years

• more than 100 years

• about 5 years

How did the Byzantine empire differ from the Roman empire? Choose the TWO correct answers.

• Its people did not consider themselves Romans.

• Its most common religion was Christianity.

• It was located in Western Europe.

• Its people spoke Greek, not Latin.

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

Why was most Roman trade conducted by sea, rather than by land?

• Sea trade was safer, faster, and cheaper.

• Land routes were faster, but more expensive.

• Sea trade was dangerous, but very fast.

• Land routes were impossible in most cases.