Byzantine Empire Quiz

What was the significance of Hagia Sophia?

• Hagia Sophia was a military fortress used for defense purposes.

• Hagia Sophia was a significant Byzantine architectural masterpiece and a symbol of the Byzantine Empire's power and influence.

• Hagia Sophia was a religious site for the ancient Greeks.

• Hagia Sophia was a small and insignificant building with no historical importance.

Who were Justinian and Theodora?

• Greek King and Queen

• Roman Emperor and Empress

• Egyptian Pharaoh and Queen

• Byzantine Emperor and Empress

Which emperor was responsible for the construction of Hagia Sophia?

• Emperor Justinian I

• Emperor Constantine

• Emperor Augustus

• Emperor Nero

In which city is Hagia Sophia located?

• Ankara

• Athens

• Rome

• Istanbul

What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire during Justinian's reign?

• Constantinople

• Athens

• Rome

• Alexandria

What were some of Justinian's major accomplishments?

• Codification of Roman law, construction of the Hagia Sophia, and reconquest of former Roman territories.

• Codification of Byzantine law, construction of the Pantheon, and reconquest of former Byzantine territories.

• Codification of Roman law, construction of the Parthenon, and reconquest of former Roman territories.

• Codification of Greek law, construction of the Colosseum, and reconquest of former Greek territories.

Who was the Empress of the Byzantine Empire during Justinian's reign?

• Cleopatra

• Joan of Arc

• Queen Elizabeth

• Theodora

What was the role of Theodora in the Byzantine Empire?

• Empress

• Princess

• General

• Queen

What architectural style is Hagia Sophia known for?

• Byzantine

• Renaissance

• Baroque

• Gothic

What happened to Hagia Sophia after the fall of the Byzantine Empire?