Rome and Byzantine Empire

 Which of the following best describes the Byzantine territory at the height of the empire?

• A. The empire was almost entirely located in Eastern Europe. 

• B. The empire was land-locked and could not facilitate travel by water. 

• C. The empire consisted of territories on multiple continents and in multiple regions.

• D. The empire controlled territories that were isolated with no access to travel or trade. 

3. Which of the following is an example of how the Byzantine Empire was both a continuation and departure from the old Roman Empire? 

• A. Constantinople became a center for art and architecture. 

• B. The Byzantine Empire was heavily influenced by Greek culture. 

• C. Justinian’s Code of laws was developed from and replaced Roman law.

• D. The Great Schism divided the religious leaders of Rome and the Byzantine Empire. 

Using the map, which of the following statements BEST explains the major influence of Justinian and his general, Belisarius? 

  

• A. They established the first Byzantine territories in Africa and Europe.

• B. They expanded trade by establishing territories along the Mediterranean Sea.

• C. They contributed to a decline in the number of Byzantines practicing Christianity.

• D. They expanded the Byzantine Empire by conquering much of the old Roman Empire. 

 Which of the following was an effect of the growth of the Byzantine Empire?

• A. The establishment of trading colonies throughout southern Africa. 

• B. The eradication of influence of Roman culture on Western Civilization. 

• C. The permanent split between the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches.

• D. The destruction of Jewish landmarks and a decline in Jewish populations across Europe. 

Which of the following is the BEST example of the lasting impact of the Roman Empire?

• A. The Pope continues to serve as the leader of Rome. 

• B. Roman law remains the foundation of most European legal codes. 

• C. Many buildings constructed during the height of the empire still stand.

• D. The Greek language is still spoken in many territories of Eastern Europe. 

One of two officials who headed Rome’s executive branch

• Patrician

• Republican

• Consul

• Latifundia

Rome’s upper class

• Patrician

• Republican

• Consul

• Latifundia

Roman leader who turned Rome from a democracy to an empire

• Augustus Caesar

• Nero

• Julius Caesar

• Caligula

A form of government in which people elect their leaders

• Democracy

• Republic

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

The lower class in Roman society.

• Patrician

• Plebian

• Low born

• Slaves