Chapter 12 Lesson 3- The Byzantine Empire

The Byzantine Empire reached the height of its power

• about A.D. 350.

• around 150 B.C.

• from A.D. 1000 to 1500

• in the A.D. 500s.

The new capital of the Roman Empire was Constantinople, which was formerly the city of

• Alexandria.

• Byzantium.

• Carthage.

• Rome.

When Justinian became emperor, he realized that the empire’s laws were

• disorganized and confusing.

• not detailed enough.

• outdated.

• too limiting.

The Byzantine military conquered territories once part of the Roman Empire that included

• Britain and Gaul.

• China and India.

• Egypt and Syria.

• Italy, Spain, and Northern Africa.

Justinian- arguably the greatest of the Byzantine emperors; served A.D. 527–565

• true

• false

Belisarius- general who strengthened and reorganized the Byzantine army

• true

• false

Justinian- helped Byzantine women win more legal rights

• true

• false

Justinian- legal scholar who worked to create a new code of laws

• true

• false

Justin- emperor who provided his nephew with an excellent education, adopted him, and made him his chief advisor

• true

• false