Unit I: The Byzantine Empire (2026-2027)

Which of the following were edifices in the Byzantine capital of Constantinople? (Select TWO)

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Which of the following was the language of the Roman Empire?

• French

• Greek

• Italian

• Latin

The Byzantine Empire helped to preserve which two cultures?

• Persian

• Roman

• Greek

• Germanic

• Syrian

Which of the following explains why the Latin language is important?

• The Latin language is spoken by several countries as their primary (main) language.

• The Latin language is primarily (mainly) used for historical purposes.

• The Latin language is still used today in fields such as law and medicine.

• The Latin language was only used by the Romans so it is the only way to understand Roman culture.

Why did the Christian Church continue to grow with the creation of the Byzantine Empire? (Pick THREE)

• It had the support of leaders such as Constantine and Justinian.

• It was required that all people in the Byzantine Empire convert to Christianity.

• It offered wealth to those who converted large numbers of people.

• It was supported by masses of people since it offered forgiveness.

• It was spread by the Roman Road system.

Which of the following is a definition for the word MASSES?

• A large building

• A large number of people

• A group of people who are rioting

• A group of buildings that are part of a city

Select the THREE answers that are elements of Byzantine culture.

• Greek and Latin languages

• Christianity

• Polytheistic

• Mosaics and Domes

• Weak trade

Which of the following are reasons that Constantinople was a good location for a capital city? (Select TWO)

• It was located at the center of the European continent allowing for control of most of Western Europe.

• It was centrally located between three continents making it a good location for trade.

• It was located near the previous capital city of Rome making the move easy.

• It was located on a peninsula making it easy to defend from invaders.

• It was located on the Asian continent allowing for more trade with Asia.

Which number on the map indicates the location of Constantinople?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Which of the following was one of Emperor Justinian's greatest accomplishments?

• Moving the capital from Rome to Constantinople

• Building the Hippodrome

• Reorganizing Byzantine laws

• Defeating all of the Germanic tribes