The Byzantine Empire

The Byzantine Empire

• was the first Christian Empire

• lasted for less than 500 years

• was centered in Egypt

• fell to the Germanic rulers.

True or False: Justinians code preserved the Roman legal tradition and is the base upon which many nations have built their legal systems.

True or False: Prince Vladmir and the Russians converted to Eastern Orthodox religion after the prince's representatives saw the Hagia Sofia...

The location of the city of Constantinople

• was on high mountain overlooking several valleys

• connected the Mediterranean and Red Sea

• was good for defense and trade

• was filled with rainforests

Which best describes the relationship between the Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire?

• The Western empire of the Roman Empire fell while the Eastern empire, went on as the Byzantine empire.

• The Byzantine Empire conquered the same lands that the Roman empire once held

• The Eastern Empire united the Western Empire under Constantines rle and thus formed the BYzantine Empire

• The Byzantne Empire existed long before the fall of the Western Roman Empire.

A schism due to differing religious traditions developed between the ...

• Byzantine army and navy

• Byzantine rulers

• Eastern and Western churches

• enemies of the Byzantine Empire

Which provided an advantage in protecting Constantinople?

• well trained soldiers

• wide use of mercanaries

• strong leaders

• use of Greek fire

The major reason for the short life of the Byzantine Empire was

• religious conflict between different groups

• weak leadership

• constant attack by invaders

• the economy was centered on fishing

Which country conquered the Byzantine Empire successfully?

• The Arab countries

• The Roman Country

• The Russians

• The Turks

What caused the Eastern and Western churches to officially divide?

• differences over rituals

• the relationship between the pope and the western church

• a statement of beliefs for each church

• a military conflict