Early Byzantine Empire

After the Western Roman Empire fell to Germanic invaders in the 5th century C.E., the eastern part of the empire eventually became known as the _____.

• Safavid Empire

• Mongol Empire

• Byzantine Empire

• Russian Empire

Which emperor led many reforms in the early Byzantine Empire and built up its power?

• Constantine

• Justinian

• Theodora

• Augustus

Which church did Justinian build that became known as an example of architectural greatness? 

• Basilica of St. Peter

• St. Paul's Cathedral

• Hagia Sophia

• Taj Mahal

Which of the following was the code of laws created for the Byzantine Empire?

• The Ten Commandments

• The Twelve Tables

• Justinian's Code

• Hammurabi's Code

The Byzantine law code was mostly based on the law code from which other civilization?

• Greece

• Rome

• Egypt

• Mesopotamia

The Byzantine law code later served as the basis for most _____.

• Principles of Chinese government

• African Trade agreements

• European Legal systems

• Indian Religious ceremonies

One way in which Hammurabi and Justinian are similar is that they both successfully _____.

• Established public education systems

• Instituted democratic governments

• Regained territory lost in previous wars

• Codified the laws of their empires

How did Justinian expand the Byzantine Empire?

• He became allied with the Persians in the East

• He reconquered former Roman territories in the West

• He bought land from the Germanic tribes in the West

• He campaigned across the Arabian Peninsula in the East

After Justinian's death, what happened to the conquered territory held by the Byzantine Empire?

• All the land Justinian gained was lost

• It continued to expand to the west

• It was taken over by the Ottoman Turks

• It conquered the new Islamic empires to the east.

Which region had the greatest influence on the historical and cultural development of the Byzantine Empire?

• Mongolia

• Mesoamerica

• Rome

• Russia