The Byzantine Empire - Review Quiz #2

Which Emperor was responsible for organizing and simplifying old Roman law into a new code?

• Constantine
• Diocletian
• Justinian
• Xerxes

What was the most popular form of entertainment in Byzantine culture and became the first professional sports league?

• Chariot Racing

• Gladiator battles

• Wrestling

• Track & Field

The Byzantine Empire was the eastern half of what remained of what ancient empire? 

• The Ottoman Empire
• The Roman Empire
• The Holy Roman Empire
• The Mongolian Empire

Why is Justinian's Code of laws so important today?

• It established all rules regarding. taxation.
• It established codes regarding the Eastern Orthodox Church.
• It became the handbook that many European and American law codes are based on over 1000 years later

• It established what entertainment acts were at Hippodrome.

One of Justinian's biggest building accomplishments was the largest Christian church in the world at the time; called ______________.

• The Parthenon

• The Acropolis

• Hagia Sophia

• The Hippodrome

A mosaic is

• a religious painting.

• a metal sculpture.

• an architectural feature.

• art made form small pieces of tile, stone, or glass.

What do you call a professional soldier who fights in a foreign army for money?

• Cistern

• Mercenary

• Aqueduct

• Basilica

What type of art is the picture?

• montage

• mural

• mosaic

• fresco

The Byzantine Empire reached its greatest territory and power under:

• Justinian
• Constantine 
• Vladimir 
• Diocletian