Byzantine Empire

How was the Byzantine Empire related to the Roman Empire?

• The Byzantine Empire provided many cultural ideas that the Roman Empire copied.

• The Byzantine Empire rose out of the eastern Roman Empire.

• The Byzantine Empire invaded and destroyed the Roman Empire.

• The Byzantine Empire prevented the Roman Empire from trading with the Middle East.

Why did Christianity blossom in the lands controlled by the Byzantine Empire?

• The Byzantine Empire rose out of the eastern Roman Empire.

• The Byzantine Empire invaded and destroyed the Roman Empire.

• The Byzantine Empire prevented the Roman Empire from trading with the Middle East.

• The Byzantine Empire built churches and made Christianity the official religion.

Why did Constantinople become the most significant city in Europe?

(Choose 2 answers!)

• It became the center of Jewish studies and learning.

• It was named the new capital of the Byzantine Empire.

• It sat at the crossroads of important trade routes.

• It was a city of peace that was never attacked.

The Hajia Sophia is an example of Emperor Justinian's commitment to what?

• Reconquering the Western Roman Empire

• Building Christian churches throughout his empire

• Ensuring all people have equal rights

• Reducing corruption in the Byzantine government

The Justinian Code is most closely related to what ancient civilization?

• Byzantine Empire

• Egypt

• Gupta Empire

• Mesopotamia

Which city was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?

• Athens

• Constantinople

• Rome

• Sparta

Why did the Roman Empire relocate its capital to Constantinople?

• to increase the influence of Islam in the Roman Empire

• to make peace with the leaders of the Germanic invaders

• to weaken the government of the Roman Empire

• to protect the Roman government from Germanic invasions

How did Justinian attempt to renew the power of the Roman Empire?

• by starting a holy crusade into Africa

• by splitting the empire into separate halves

• by expanding the empire's lands into Western Europe

• by creating an economy based on coined money

How did the fall of the Western Roman Empire impact the economy of the region?

• The value of gold decreased.

• Trade decreased.

• The value of silk increased.

• Trade increased.

What were the two main contributions of the Byzantines to European culture?

(Choose 2 answers!)

• spreading Christianity

• reconquering the Western Roman empire

• protecting Europe from Mongol invaders

• preserving the Latin language