Unit 1: Roman, Byzantine, and Islamic Civilizations

What was the capital city of the Roman Empire?

• Athens

• Paris

• Cairo

• Rome

Which emperor is known for building the Colosseum in Rome?

• Emperor Nero

• Emperor Vespasian

• Emperor Augustus

• Emperor Hadrian

What was the official language of the Byzantine Empire?

• Greek

• Persian

• Arabic

• Latin

Who was the famous Byzantine emperor who codified Roman law?

• Constantine the Great

• Nero

• Augustus

• Justinian I

During which period did the Islamic Golden Age occur?

• 15th century to the 20th century

• 12th century to the 18th century

• 8th century to the 14th century

• 5th century to the 10th century

Which city became the center of Islamic civilization during the Islamic Golden Age?

• Baghdad

• Cairo

• Mecca

• Damascus

What is the term used for the art produced in the Byzantine Empire?

• Renaissance art

• Byzantine art

• Gothic art

• Roman art

Which form of art is known for its intricate designs and patterns in Islamic culture?

• Islamic calligraphy

• Islamic painting

• Islamic sculpture

• Islamic architecture

What is the term used for the decorative handwriting in Islamic calligraphy?

• Hebrew script

• Arabic script

• Persian script

• Latin script

Which Islamic scholar is known for his contributions to mathematics, especially algebra?

• Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi

• Ibn Sina

• Ibn Battuta

• Ibn Rushd