Rome/Byzantine Review

Who moved the capital city from Rome to the ancient city of Byzantium?

• Justinian

• Procopius

• Justin

• Constantine

What religion did Constantine promote in the Empire?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Zoroastrianism

• Polytheism

What is the Hagia Sophia?

• A marketplace

• A temple to Zeus

• A Church

• A grainhouse

After the capital was moved from Rome to Byzantium, what was the new name of Byzantium?

• Old Rome

• Constantinople

• Corinth

• Philippi

Why was Constantinople such an economically successful city? (Economically successful = money!)

• It was in the middle of nowhere

• It was right next to the Mediterranean Sea

• It was a crossroads of major trade routes

• It was very pretty

Who is considered one of the best emperors of the Byzantine Empire because of his accomplishments in law and military?

• Constantine

• Justin I

• Constantius I

• Justinian

Which culture became the greatest influence on the Byzantine Empire?

• Persian

• Greek

• Roman

• Asian

What is the event in the year 1054 that marked the split between the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church?

• The Great Rift

• The Little Split

• The Great Schism

• The Large Dissent

Who has ultimate authority in the Eastern Orthodox Church?

• The Pope

• The Priests

• The Emperor

• The Patriarch

What is the name of a religious picture used in worship?

• Icon

• Motif

• Gallery

• Instrument