Religion's and the Byzantine Empire

Another monotheistic religion also developed in southwest Asia in the early 600s. Islam was based on the teachings of Muhammad. His teachings, which his followers believe are the revealed word of God (Allah in Arabic), are found in the holybook called the Qur’an. He emphasized the dignity of all human beings and the brotherhood of all people. A belief in the bond of community and the unity of all people led to a tolerance of different groups within the community.

Islam developed in southwest Asia and was based on the teachings of

• Muhammad

• Jesus

• Moses

• Paul

The Major Religions that spread throughout the Roman Empire all were similar in what ways?

• All Religions were created by a dictator

• They were all primarily monotheistic religions

• They all shared a common text of worship

• They all had the same prayers, rituals, and holidays

Which of the following way was not a major reason as to WHY Judaism and Christianity was not spread through the Roman Empire

• The Common Language of the Empire

• The well developed roadways of Rome

• The Exiling of Rome to the Eastern part of the Empire

• The Breaking apart of the Roman Empire into 2 sections

One economic advantage of naming Constantinople as the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire was that it __________

• was surrounded by protective walls.

• was a center of religious power.

• had shrunk in size.

• was located near trade routes between Europe and Asia.

What gave Constantine the inspiration to fight under the Christian cross when he approached Rome?

• He saw a cross on a hill while marching to Rome

• His mother gave him a small cross right before the battle

• He had a vision in a dream

• Constantine did not fight under the Christian cross

To better govern Rome's huge empire, the emperor __________ divided it into eastern and western regions.

• Constantine

• Constantius

• Diocletian

Which of the following has been hypothesized by historians that the Western Roman Empire fell by 476 CE?

• The empire grew too large to manage.

• The legions were made up of soldiers who did not fight for the empire.

• The East had more resources and was better connected.

• All of the prior answers are correct.

The emperor ______________ sought to restore the full territories of the Roman Empire to the Byzantine Empire.

• Justinian

• Constantine

• Theodosius

• Constantine V

Which of the following best describes Justinian?

• Ruler of the Western Roman empire who reunited Rome

• Emperor of the Byzantium empire of Rome who reunited Rome

• The war general general who controlled the riots of the Byzantine empire

• None of the above

Why is Justinian's Code of laws so important today?

• It established all rules regarding. taxation.
• It established codes regarding the Eastern Orthodox Church.
• It established the basis for legal codes in Western World.
• It established what entertainment acts were at Hippodrome.