The Byzantine Empire

Another name for the Byzantine Empire is...

• The Mali Empire

• The Eastern Roman Empire

• The Western Roman Empire

• The Abbasid Empire

The capital of the Byzantine Empire was...

• London

• Baghdad

• Damascus

• Constantinople

The Byzantine Empire protected and preserved the traditions of the...

(Choose TWO.)

• Greeks

• Malians

• Sassanians

• Romans

What did Byzantine Emperor Justinian use to unite people in his empire?

• Entertainment

• Education

• Religion

• Free food

According to the article, what was one impact that the Byzantine Empire had on Russia?

• The Russian alphabet

• The Russian military

• The Russianeconomy

• The Russian government

What was Justinian's Code?

• A program for computers

• An app

• A set of laws

• The capital city

What allowed Constantinople to become to wealthy?

• It had rich agriculture

• It was centered on key trade routes

• It contained large gold mines

• It was the headquarters of large corporations

What happened to the WESTERN Roman Empire?

• It transformed into the Byzantine Empire

• It was invaded and collapsed

• It was colonized by the United States

• It merged with the Abbasid Caliphate

Which of these correctly describes the Byzantine Empire?

• Roman Catholic

• Eastern Orthodox

• Self-sufficient manors (villages)

• Very little trade

Which of these describes medieval Europe (after the collapse of the WESTERN Roman Empire)?

• Many trade routes

• Controlled by one large government

• Eastern Orthodox

• Divided into many small kingdoms