Byzantine Empire Quiz

After the fall of Rome, the eastern portion of the Roman Empire became known as the:

• Persian Empire

• Byzantine Empire

• Mongol Empire

• Russian Empire

What happened to the Western portion of the the Roman Empire in 476 CE.

• It continued as the Mongol Empire

• Nothing

• It collapsed and fell into the Dark Ages.

• The Chinese took over and created the QIn Dynasty

Which item completes the graphic organizer above?

• Development of the Wheel

• Preservation of Greek and Roman Culture

• Creation of the Compass

• Utilization of Cuneiform

Where did Constantine Move the Capital of the Byzantine Empire to?

• Egypt

• Constantinople

• Kiev

• Rome

What made Constantinople more easily defended than most other cities?

• It had walls

• Its location on the Water

• It was surrounded by mountains

• It was located on an Island in Japan

Why was Constantinople an important city in the Byzantine Empire?

• located on the Nile River

• burial place of Augustus

• it was a democracy

• center of religion, trade, and government

The most impressive work of Byzantine architecture is the ___________________ which was originally a Christian church

• Dome of the Rock

• Church of the Byzantines

• Hagia Sophia

• Johnson Ferry Methodist

He was the most important Byzantine Emperor?

• Justinian

• Theodora

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus Caesar

Which of the following was the body of law created for the Byzantine Empire?

• The Common Law

• Byzantine Law

• Justinian Code

• Sarah's Code

She was Justinian's wife, and is considered one of the most notorious and powerful women in History?

• Justianian

• Theodora

• Cleopatra

• Susan B. Anthony