Middle Ages: Byzantine Empire, Islam, and The Franks

Which emperor had his own law codes and built the Hagia Sophia?

• Justinian

• Theodora

• Constantine

• Diocletian

Who is the head of the Roman Catholic Church?

• The Emperor

• The Triumvirate

• The Pope

• The Senate

When did the Western Roman Empire fall to Germanic invaders?

• 476 C.E.

• 800 C.E.

• 1054 C.E.

• 1453 C.E.

One economic advantage of naming Constantinople as the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire was that it __________

• was surrounded by protective walls.

• was a center of religious power.

• had shrunk in size.

• was located near trade routes between Europe and Asia.

Which civilization had the greatest impact on the development of the Justinian Code?

• Egyptian

• Greek

• Roman

• Chinese

What language did the Eastern Orthodox Church use in services?

• Greek

• Latin

• Hebrew

• Chinese

Why was Constantinople such a prosperous city?

• Trade hub for Europe, Asia, and Africa

• Great architecture

• Autocratic rulers

• The pope lives there

In AD 330, what did Emperor Constantine do that led to the beginning of the Byzantine Empire? 

• He angered Roman nobility, leading to a civil war between the east and the west.  
• He founded Constantinople and moved the Roman Empire's capital there.  
• He converted to Christianity and decreed that all other religions were banned. 
• He divided the Roman Empire into several different kingdoms and empires. 

Art using small bits of class and rock to form a picture is called.

• Finger Paints

• Stained Glass

• Mosaics

• Glossy Works

Characteristics of the Eastern Church?

• centered in Constantinople

• close to capital (seat of power)

• Greek language in liturgy (church service)

• Latin language used in liturgy (church service)