Byzantine Empire - Review

Constantinople was a strategic location for the capital of the Byzantine Empire because it was a crossroads of trade.

• True
• False

One of Justinian’s greatest accomplishments was

• adding minarets to the Hagia Sophia.
• the Great Schism.
• re-conquest of former Roman Empire lands.
• codification of Hammurabi’s Code.

Which geographic factor was most important to the growth of the Byzantine Empire?

• Extensive iron deposits
• River water for irrigation
• Abundant fertile soil
• Access to trade routes

The Code of Justinian later served as the basis for most

• Indian religious ceremonies.
• African trade agreements.
• European legal systems.
• Chinese government principles.

Which empire was best known for libraries that preserved ancient Greek and Roman knowledge?

• Mongol
• Gupta
• Chinese
• Byzantine

Which of the following represents the best description for the word “Patriarch” from 300 CE to 1000 CE?

• The head of the Seljuk Mosque
• The head of the Russian government
• The head of the Byzantine Church
• The head of the German military

Which group conquered the Byzantine Empire in 1453?

• Mongols
• Indians
• French
• Turks

Which of the following answer choices is true about the historical building in the photo above?

• It is located in the city of Jerusalem and served as a place to worship the Roman gods.

• It is known as the Byzantine Empire's greatest architectural achievement during Emperor Justinian's rule.

• It was intended to serve as a fort to protect the city from invasion.

• It was the capitol building for the Byzantine government.

Why was Constantinople’s geographical location considered important?

• It was strategically located between Asia and Europe for trade and culture.

• It was centrally located between Africa and the Americas.

• It was positioned to control the trade between Eastern and Western Europe.

• It was the center of trade between Arabia and China.

Constantine converted Rome to which of the following religions?

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Paganism