Byzantine Empire

What was the official capital of the Byzantine Empire?

• Rome

• Constantinople

• Byzantium

• Istanbul

What made the Byzantine Empire’s geography so advantageous?

• It was large

• It had good fertile land

• It was easily protected

• It was surrounded by land only

Justinian was the Byzantine Emperor from 527-565. One of his main goals was to -

• create a tax-free state

• restore democracy

• use force in order to dominate women

• revive the glory of Rome

What was Justinian’s Code?

• A dress code for all men and women in politics

• Educational rules meant for children

• Body of civil laws and reference guide

• A list of all the Gods Justinian worshipped

Before becoming Emperor Justinian’s wife, Empress Theodora held what occupation?

• Teacher

• Beggar

• Actress

• Musician

Which construction was named the most splendid church in all of the Christian World?

• Notre Dame Cathedral

• Hagia Sophia

• St. Petersburg

• St. Thomas Church

The Great Schism represented a divide in the Christian religion based on emerging opinions regarding church leader, location, language, and lifestyle of priests. What were the two branches of Christianity after the split?

• Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic

• Roman Catholic and Episcopal

• Episcopal and Lutheran

• Eastern Orthodox and Presbyterian

The quote above from the Nika Revolt was allegedly spoken by -

• Justinian

• Constantine

• Theodora

• None of the above

Which of the following groups did NOT contribute to the downfall of the Byzantine Empire?

• The vandals

• The Crusaders

• The Arab Muslims

• The Barbarians

After Constantinople was conquered by Sultan Mehmed II, the city was renamed…?

• Byzantine

• Rome

• Istanbul

• Aleppo