Byzantine Empire Test Review

What was a primary goal of the Justinian Code?

• To consolidate the emperor's power by eliminating old laws

• To ensure fair treatment under the law for all citizens

• To expand the empire through military conquest

• To increase taxes on the wealthy to support the poor

Justinian's wife, Theodora, encouraged him to...

• be tougher on peasants

• invade Rome

• increase the rights of farmers

• increase women's rights

The Byzantine Empire won back lands in Western Europe after the military victories of...

• Marcus Aurelius

• Belisarius

• Justinian

• Theodora

What was a significant advantage of "greek fire" in naval battles during the Byzantine Empire?

• It could be used to signal other ships

• It was invisible and undetectable

• It could burn even on water

• It increased the speed of ships

The location of Constantinople helped the Byzantines control...

• the empire's slaves

• tax collection

• travel to Asia

• trade between Asia and Europe

What was the primary issue at the heart of the Iconoclastic Controversy in the Christian church?

• The role of bishops in church governance

• The use and worship of religious images

• The division of church and state

• The language used in religious services

Which city was the capital of the Byzantine Empire and fell to the Ottomans in 1453?

• Constantinople

• Athens

• Rome

• Jerusalem

Which term describes the formal process by which a person is declared to be no longer a member of a religious community?

• Annulment

• Excommunication

• Disfellowship

• Apostasy

The Byzantine Empire is best known for its...

• beautiful metalwork and pottery

• expression of Islamic values and beliefs

• hand-woven, colorful clothing

• religious art and architecture

Which of the following is NOT a reason the Byzantine Empire lasted so long?

• It was a center of trade

• It had diverse(different)

  religions

• It had a good, strong government

• It was in a very good location