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

Why did the use of icons anger iconoclasts?

• they believed using icons was like worshiping objects
• they believed using icons led to the Great Schism
• they believed that only bishops should use icons
• they believed using icons taught people about God

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

Which Byzantine emperor rebuilt the Hagia Sophia?

• Justinian

• Constantine

• Zeno

• Irene

The Greek Roots of the Byzantine empire are reflected in it's

• Language - Greek

• Art - Mosaics

• Engineering - Hagia Sophia

• Economy - Trade

Why was Constantinople such a prosperous city?

• located at the crossroads of trade

• Great architecture

• Strong autocratic rulers

• The pope lives there

Who moved the capital of Rome to Byzantium and renamed it "New Rome" (later Constantinople)?

• Justinian
• Constantine 
• Charlemagne
• Leo III

Who was the leader of the church in the Byzantine empire, Eastern Orthodox Church?

• The pope

• The patriarch

• The emperor

• The people

In 1054, the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church formally split. This is called:

• Justinian's Code

• Patriarch

• Western Icons

• East-West Schism

Which language was used by the Byzantine Church?

• Italian

• Greek

• Latin

• Russian