CHANGES in the BYZANTINE EMPIRE

What was the Byzantine Empire known as in the 700s?

• Greek and Christian state

• Arabic and Christian state

• Latin and Christian state

• Roman and Christian state

Which language was spoken in the Eastern Orthodox Church?

• Latin

• Greek

• Hebrew

• Arabic

What did a Byzantine emperor outlaw around 700 CE?

• Reading the Bible

• Praying to icons

• Singing hymns

• Attending church

What was the result of the split between the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church?

• The Byzantine Empire became part of the Roman Catholic Church

• Two forms of Christianity emerged

• The Byzantine Empire was taken over by the Turks

• The Roman Catholic Church became part of the Byzantine Empire

In which century did the Byzantine Empire become Europe's greatest center of commerce?

• 10th century

• 11th century

• 12th century

• 13th century

What did the Byzantines charge taxes on?

• Religious activities

• Military service

• Goods passing through Constantinople

• Land ownership

Who eventually took over the Byzantine Empire in 1453?

• The Turks

• The Romans

• The Persians

• The Greeks

What were the Crusades?

• Exploration voyages

• Trade expeditions

• Military missions

• Religious festivals

How long did the Crusades last?

• 150 years

• 50 years

• 200 years

• 100 years

What was the goal of the Crusades?

• To conquer Europe

• To control the Holy Land of Jerusalem

• To establish trade routes

• To explore new territories