AC Chapter 10 The Byzantine Empire

Who founded the ancient city of Byzantium?

• Romans
• Greeks
• Persians
• Egyptians

Which Roman emperor built a new capital city at Byzantium?

• Octavian
• Theodosius
• Nero
• Constantine

Which term refers to those who support traditionally accepted principles of the faith?

• Doctrine
• Heretics
• Orthodox
• Barbarians

Which doctrine was defined at the Council of Nicaea?

• The Trinity
• Original Sin
• Inspiration of Scripture
• Salvation

What name did the Romans give to nomadic people who did not speak Latin or Greek?

• Mercenary
• Barbarian
• Muslims
• Orthodox

Which Byzantine emperor conquered much of the old Western Roman Empire?

• Constantine
• Basil
• Heraclius
• Justinian I

What is the Hagia Sophia?

• A beautiful church
• A large palace
• A marketplace
• A large area for sporting events

What did the Justinian Code simplify?

• The Byzantine military
• Trade and commerce
• Byzantine laws
• Art and literature

Where did the Avars and Bulgars invade the Byzantine Empire?

• Italy
• Balkan Peninsula
• Asia Minor
• Arabian Peninsula

Which Byzantine emperor reconquered land taken by the Persians and built many new roads?

• Constantine
• Basil
• Heraclius
• Justinian I