The Byzantine Empire

One economic advantage of naming Constantinople as the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire was that it __________

• was surrounded by protective walls.

• was a center of religious power.

• had shrunk in size.

• was located near trade routes between Europe and Asia.

Who was the Byzantine Emperor who ruled from 527-565 C.E. and ruled the empire at its height.

• Cyril

• Augustus

• Justinian

• Constantine

What was the name of the great Byzantine domed church in Constantinople?

• Hippodrome

• Hagia Sophia

• Parthenon

• Pantheon

Where was the Eastern Orthodox Church centered?

• Jerusalem

• Rome

• Constantinople

• Damascus

What language did the Eastern Orthodox Church use in services?

• Greek

• Latin

• Hebrew

• Chinese

What term refers to religious images used as an aid in worship?

• mosaic

• sculpture

• icons

• symbols

Which religion was adopted by the Russians thanks to Byzantine missionaries?

• Roman Catholicism

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Eastern Orthodox Christianity

Under the rule Justinian, the Byzantine Empire

• expanded to its greatest extent (size)

• was reduced in size

• replaced Roman law with Muslim law

A form of art made from small pieces of stone, glass and/or title is better known as

• Mosaic

• Mural

• Portrait

• Sculpture

What was Justinian's main goal?

• He wanted to restore the Old Roman Empire

• He wanted to restore Alexander the Great's Empire

• He wanted to spear Islam

• He wanted to clear Bosporus