Practice Quiz- Byzantine Empire

What was the primary language of the Byzantine Empire?

• Greek 
• Roman
• Latin
• Turkish

Why was Constantinople such a prosperous city?

• Trade hub for Europe, Asia, and Africa
• Great architecture 
• Autocratic rulers 
• The pope lives there

Who moved the the capital of the Roman Empire from Rome to Byzantium?

• Diocletian
• Constantine
• Theodosius I
• Justinian

Which of the following statements correctly describes Justinian's impact on the Byzantine empire?

• Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire began a centuries long expansion
• Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire reached its largest size ever
• Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire shrank to half its original size
• Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire fell to the Turks

The form of Christianity that developed in the Byzantine Empire became known as ___________.

• Eastern Orthodox

• Roman Catholic

• Western Church

• Judaism

Identify this Byzantine Church that was commissioned by Justinian.

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

Which civilization's legal system had the greatest impact on the development of the Justinian Code?

• Egyptian

• Greek

• Roman

• Chinese

In the Eastern Orthodox Church, the religious leader who was appointed by the emperor was the

• Pope.
• Patriarch.
• Priest.
• Cardinal.

The Code of Justinian later served as the basis for most

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

The Hippodrome was a structure in Constantinople famous for _______, and the site the Nika Riots in 532 CE.

• Chariot races

• Religious services

• The Olympic Games

• None of the above