Byzantine Empire

What is the modern-day name for the city of Constantinople?

• Turkey

• Istanbul

• Diocletian

• Constantine

What did Constantine do (select all that apply)?

• Became an emperor in 325 CE

• Reunited the Roman Empire under his rule

• He built a new capital city in Byzantium

• He changed the name of the city to Constantinople

What happened to the Western half of the Roman Empire?

• Nothing

• Constantine became the ruler

• It became a trading hub for Europe and Asia

• It was invaded and taken over by Germanic tribe leader, Odoacer in 476 CE

Why did Constantinople become the largest and wealthiest city in Europe (select all that apply)?

• Its location made it easier to defend

• Two trade routes went through Constantinople

• Boats had easy access to trade goods in Constantinople

• Everyone was really poor so you could buy goods for a low cost

The ____________ was an outdoor arena for sporting events and chariot races.

What two things did Constantinople give to poor people? (select two answers).

• food

• a new car

• free entertainment (chariot races)

• land with a house

Justinian had a code of ________ made.

• rulers

• law

• conduct

• faith

Over time the Byzantine Empire became less Roman and more ?

• Greek

• Latin

• Persian

• Italian

Justinain was known for building the __________.

• Ankor Wat

• Hagia Sophia

• Colosseum

• Parthenon

Cultural diffusion means?

• sharing of secrets

• sharing and spreading of culture

• practice of one religion such as Christianity