Roman/Byzantine Test

Why was the Byzantine Empire able to survive the fall of Rome?

• Wealth gained by controlling trade routes between Asia and Europe

• The strong central government led by powerful emperors such as Justinian

• Strong and heavily fortified walls surrounding the city to prevent attacks

• All of the above

Who was the Byzantine Emperor that began the superiority of the empire and established the Christian Orthodox Church?

• Constantine

• Diocletian

• Justinian

• Nero

In this image, Emperor Justinian is depicted as both king and priest, a representation of

• his status as a god on earth

• his role as Holy Roman Emperor

• The blending of church and state

• his status as Roman Catholic Pope

Which Byzantine city was coined the "New Rome" and became the capital city of the Byzantine Empire?

• Constantinople

• Florence

• London

• Paris

Which founding myth of Rome involved a wolf rescuing twins from the Tiber River? Which twin founded Rome?

• Aeneas and Remus: Aneas

• Aeneas and Romulus: Romulus

• Romulus and Remus: Remus

• Romulus and Remus: Romulus

What all makes a Republic?

• Citizens elect representatives to run the government (Civic Duty)

• One person solely holds the power

• Separate Branches of Government

• Each branch has specific powers of government that other branches do not have (Checks & Balances)

Which part of the Roman Republic consisted of two men who ran the city and made key decisions?

• Senate

• Consuls

• Magistrates

• Tribues

Which part of the Roman Republic consisted of 300 men and help immense power over the other branches?

• Senate

• Consuls

• Magistrates

• Tribunes

Which part of the Roman Republic consisted of Plebians only and they held veto power.

• Senate

• Consuls

• Magistrates

• Tribunes

Who was a part of the first triumvirate?

• Julius Caesar, Marc Antony, Octavian

• Marc Antony, Pompey, Lepidus

• Crassus, Octavian, Pompey

• Pompey, Crassus, Julius Caesar