Unit 1.1: The Byzantine Empire

What was the primary language of the Byzantine Empire?

• Greek

• Roman

• Latin

• Turkish

Justinian's most famous achievement is the

• Wall of Constantine
• Holy Crusade 
• Crowning of Charlemagne 
• Justinian Code

Where was Constantinople located?

• on a strait linking the Mediterranean Sea with the Atlantic Ocean

• on a river delta at the northern edge of Africa

• on a peninsula at the southeastern end of Europe

• on an island in the southern part of the Mediterranean Sea

Which groups had the most influence on the government, culture and beliefs of the Byzantine Empire? 

• Arians, Huns and Vandals 
• Muslims and Persians 
• Jews and Visigoths 
• Romans, Greeks and Christians 

Which of the following would most likely be found in Byzantine art? 

• woven tapestries of emperors 
• mosaics of Christian religious figures
• portraits of ordinary people 
• marble statues of Roman gods 

What was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire? 

• Rome 
• Athens 
• Constantinople 
• Italy 

Why was Constantinople such a prosperous city?

• Trade hub for Europe, Asia, and Africa

• Great architecture

• Autocratic rulers

• The pope lives there

Identify this Byzantine Church that was commissioned by Justinian.

• Hagia Sophia
• National Cathedral
• Notre Dame
• Taj Mahal

In AD 330, what did Emperor Constantine do that led to the beginning of the Byzantine Empire? 

• He angered Roman nobility, leading to a civil war between the east and the west.  
• He founded Constantinople and moved the Roman Empire's capital there.  
• He converted to Christianity and decreed that all other religions were banned. 
• He divided the Roman Empire into several different kingdoms and empires. 

What was the Byzantine empire often called?

• Eastern Roman Empire
• Europa
• Persia
• World rulers