Byzantine Empire Review

Which emperor had his own law codes and built the Hagia Sophia?

• Justinian

• Theodora

• Constantine

• Diocletian

Which empress convinced her husband to remain as leader and improved women's rights in the Byzantine Empire?

• Justinian

• Theodora

• Constantine

• Diocletian

Who is the head of the Roman Catholic Church?

• The Emperor

• The Triumvirate

• The Pope

• The Senate

What was the split in religions between Rome and Byzantine called?

• The Great Schism

• The Super Split

• The Great Divide

• The Holy Divorce

Who conquered the Byzantine Empire?

• The Ottomans

• The Franks

• The Vikings

• The Chinese

The Byzantine Empire chose Constantinople as its capital due to its advantageous position in trade routes.

• True

• False

The location of Constantinople helped the Byzantines control (a)  

• the actions of the Pope.
• tax policies of Rome.
• warring African tribes.
• trade between Asia and Europe.

What language was used in the Eastern Orthodox Church?

• Latin
• Greek
• English
• Arabic

What was the primary method used by Justinian to expand the Byzantine Empire?

• Diplomatic alliances with neighboring kingdoms

• Retaking territories that were once part of the Roman Empire

• Purchasing land from surrounding tribes

• Launching military campaigns in the Arabian Peninsula

What led to the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

• Economic prosperity and stability.

• Peaceful negotiations with neighboring tribes.

• Invasions by barbarian tribes and internal decay.

• Expansion and conquest of new territories.