Roman Empire and Byzantine Empire

Why did the Roman empire's base shift to the eastern Mediterranean?

• To escape German invaders

• To access key trade routes

• To expand their territory

• To establish a new capital

What did Byzantine emperors and empresses wear?

• Velvet

• Wool

• Silk

• Linen

What was the new name given to the Greek city of Byzantium?

• Rome

• Athens

• Constantinople

• Alexandria

What was another name for the Byzantine empire?

• Ottoman empire

• Western Roman empire

• Eastern Roman empire

• Greek empire

Where did Byzantine emperors and empresses live?

• Hippodrome arena

• Silk market

• Bosporus strait

• None of the above

What advantages did Constantinople have as a major trade hub?

• Excellent harbor and surrounded by water

• Europe's busiest marketplace

• Access to key trade routes

• All of the above

What did merchants sell in Constantinople's marketplace?

• Furs from Viking lands

• Wheat from Egypt

• Spices from Southeast Asia

• All of the above

What is the time period known as the Middle Ages in European history?

• 1700-1900 AD

• 500-1000 AD

• 1500-1700 AD

• 1000-1500 AD

What was the Byzantine empire's lasting influence?

• Blending of ancient Greek, Roman, and Christian influences

• Influence on the Mediterranean world

• Promotion of a brilliant civilization

• All of the above

How long did the Byzantine empire exist after the fall of the western Roman empire?

• 500 years

• 1,000 years

• 100 years

• 1,500 years