Byzantine Empire and Rise of Russia

Which was a contribution made by Justinian? (1 pt)

• A. He claimed himself czar.

• B. He created a civil body of law.

• C. He established a trade center.

• D. He cut the privileges of the nobles.

Jews sought refuge in what is known today as Poland. (1 pt)

• T. The whole statement is true.

• F. Some of the statement is false.

Eastern Europe kingdoms had to fight for their existence. (1 pt)

• T. The whole statement is true.

• F. Some of the statement is false.

Which of the following groups finally conquered the Byzantine Empire? (1 pt)

• A. Latin Christians

• B. Arabs

• C. Ottoman Turks

• D. Seljuk Turks

Which city became the capital of Russia under the czars? (1 pt)

• A. Kiev

• B. Kulikovo

• C. Constantinople

• D. Moscow

Which of the following is a true statement about the Byzantine economy? (1 pt)

• A. It was based on barter.

• B. It was weak.

• C. It was prosperous.

• D. It was controlled by guilds.

Which of the following statements best describes the region of Eastern Europe? (1 pt)

• A. a culturally uniform region

• B. an isolated region

• C. a region of many peoples, languages, and cultural traditions

• D. a peaceful region

Which group contributed to the economic and cultural development of Poland? (1 pt)

• A. Jews

• B. Muslims

• C. Huns

• D. Vikings

What caused the Byzantine church to split? (1 pt)

• A. Controversy over the worship of icons.

• B. The ruler wanted to break away from the church.

• C. The ruler wanted power over the church

• D. The ruler increase the taxes given to the church

The Byzantine empire reached its greatest size under (1 pt)

• A. Constantine

• B. Justinian

• C. Muhammad II

• D. Vladimir