Which empire is described by the following statement? "The empire fell after an invasion of the Visigoths."

• The Roman Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

• Both The Roman Empire AND the Byzantine Empire

• Neither the Roman nor the Byzantine Empire

Which empire is described by the following statement? "The empire grew too large and was split into two."

• The Roman Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

• Both The Roman Empire AND the Byzantine Empire

• Neither the Roman nor the Byzantine Empire

Which empire is described by the following statement? "The capital was Rome."

• The Roman Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

• Both The Roman Empire AND the Byzantine Empire

• Neither the Roman nor the Byzantine Empire

Which empire is described by the following statement? "The capital was Constantinople."

• The Roman Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

• Both The Roman Empire AND the Byzantine Empire

• Neither the Roman nor the Byzantine Empire

Which empire is described by the following statement? "Justinian ruled the empire."

• The Roman Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

• Both The Roman Empire AND the Byzantine Empire

• Neither the Roman nor the Byzantine Empire

Which empire is described by the following statement? "The empire was founded on both worldly power and the authority of the church."

• The Roman Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

• Both The Roman Empire AND the Byzantine Empire

• Neither the Roman nor the Byzantine Empire

Why was Constantinople an important trade location? (Choose 2.)

• It was located along the Silk Road.

• It was home of the Hippodrome.

• It was protected by large walls.

• It had a natural harbor.

Why were the cities of the Eastern Roman Empire able to prosper? (Choose 2.)

• They were less likely to be invaded.

• They were hospitable to new people and ideas.

• They had Roman culture and language.

• They were thought to be protected by Roman gods.

What made Constantinople's location strategically important?

• It was located between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea.

• It was located near Carthage.

• It was located near Rome.

• It was located between the Eastern and Western Roman Empires.

Why was the Hagia Sophia one of Justinian's most important architectural achievements?

• It was the first building to include columns.

• It has a large domed roof and several mosaics.

• It is an architectural masterpiece that remains standing today.

• Its bricks come from North Africa.