The Byzantine Empire Quiz

What did the Eastern Roman Empire begin to be known as?

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Constantinoplian Empire

• The Roman Empire

• The Holy Roman Empire

How long after the fall of the Roman Empire did the Byzantine Empire last?

• 1000 Years

• 500 Years

• 2000 Years

• 100 Years

When Emperor Constantine came to power, he changed the name of the capital city to Constantinople. What was its name originally?

• Byzantium

• Istanbul

• Justinia

• Theodora

The Byzantine Empire thrived because the city of Constantinople... (Choose 3)

• Was easily protected

• Had good harbors

• Had trade crossroads

• Had powerful government

When did the peak of the Byzantine Empire occur?

• The Justinian Dynasty

• The split of the Eastern and Western Empire

• Trade along the Silk Road

• The Theodorian Dynasty

When did Justinian I become emperor?

• 527

• 500

• 275

• 725

What was the goal of Justinian I?

• Revive the glory of Rome

• Revive the glory of Greece

• Enhance trade between the Eastern and Western world

• Alliances with the Germanic tribes

Under Justinian I's rule, what did he do? (Choose 2)

• Established many reforms especially pertaining to laws

• Held absolute power over church and state

• Went to war with the Ottoman Empire

• Shrunk the empire to make it more manageable

During Justinian I's rule, the Byzantine empire reached what age?

• Its Golden Age

• Its War Age

• Its Weakest Age

• Its Religious Age

What happened to the Empire after Justinian I's rule?

• It began to decline

• It got even more powerful

• It absorbed the Western Roman Empire

• It moved the capital city