Chapter 6: The Byzantine Empire

What does Constantinople mean in Greek?

• Constantinople

• Constantine's City

• Byzantium

• Byzantine Empire

What was one reason why Constantine chose Constantinople as the capital of the Roman Empire?

• The scenery was nice which would attract rich people.

• It was perfect for Rome 2.0

• The site was easy to defend because it was surrounded on three sides by water.

• The fishing there was ideal which provided a great food source.

What was the name of the famous stadium where the chariot races took place?

• Hippopotamus

• Hippocallus

• Hippodrome

• Coliseum

Who was one of the greatest emperors in the Byzantine Empire?

• Justinian I

• Justin Timberlake

• King Henry

• Constantine

What is the name of the great revolts in the Hippodrome during Justinian's Rule?

• The Nike Revolts

• The Nika Revolts

• The Great Schism of Justinian

• Theodora's Revenge

What is Justinian most famous for?

• Creating a new way of making statues

• Creating a system of trade throughout the empire

• Creating a systemic body of law

• Creating a system of local law

Why were rich decorations on the inside of churches in the Eastern Orthodox Religion?

• It was meant to remind worshippers of how poor they were.

• It was meant to remind worshippers of what it would be like to enter God's kingdom.

• It was meant to remind worshippers that the church decided how they lived their life.

• It was to prove a point that the Pope was better than everyone.

Justinian was a truthful and honest emperor who many trusted.

• True

• False

What were the two popular groups that united against Justinian in the Hippodrome?

• The Whites and Blues

• The Greens and Blues

• The Blues and Reds

• The Blues and Light Blues

What city is considered to be the most successful?

• Rome

• Byzantium

• Constantinople

• Constantine