Byzantine Empire Study Practice

What was the capital of the Western Roman Empire (before 330 AD)?

• Florence

• Byzantium

• Rome

• Athens

The Western Roman Empire ended in what year?

• 1453 AD

• 330 AD

• 476 AD

• 27 BC

Who was the 1st emperor of the Roman Empire?

• Constantine

• Octavian Augustus

• Nero

• Hadrian

Who was the LAST emperor of the WESTERN Roman Empire?

• Theodosius

• Octavian Augustus

• Heraclius

• Romulus Augustulus

The Western Roman Empire fell to ALL of the above EXCEPT:

• Ottoman Turks

• Odoacer

• Germanic Tribes

• Barbarians

Which of the following is FALSE regarding the location of Constantinople?

• It's located on the ancient site of Byzantium

• It's located off the Bosporus Strait

• It has access to the Caspian Sea, Mediterranean Sea, & Aegean Sea

• It's located in modern-day Turkey

Which statement below is FALSE regarding the Byzantine Empire?

• It became more Greek than Roman (because Byzantium was originally settled by Greek colonists).

• It's capital was Constantinople, named after Emperor Constantine.

• Prior to 476 AD, it was the Western Roman Empire.

• It was conquered in 1453 AD.

In 330 AD, Constantine moved the capital of the Roman Empire from Rome to Constantinople for all the reasons below EXCEPT:

• He hoped to weaken the Western Roman Empire & start fresh.

• Constantinople was naturally protected because of its location on a peninsula, which gave it a military advantage.

• He hoped to stabilize the Western Roman Empire.

• Because of its proximity (closeness) to multiple seas, trade would flourish & help the Empire's economy.

Which 3 continents did Constantinople have easy trade access to?

• Europe

• South America

• Africa

• Asia

TRUE or FALSE: Constantinople was the capital of both the Western Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire.

• TRUE

• FALSE