Roman & Byzantine Empire

What was the main reason that the Romans wanted to build good roads?

• to transport food more quickly

• to make trading more efficient

• so soldiers could travel more quickly

• so all roads would lead to Rome

Which TWO of these are main factors that contributed to the decline of the Roman Empire?

• depopulation from epidemics

• the prohibition of slavery

• the death of Marcus Aurelius

• frequent civil wars

Which of the following statements correctly describes Justinian's impact on the Byzantine Empire?

• Under Justinian, the Byzantine Empire began a centuries-long expansion (100+ years)

• Under Justinian, the Byzantine Empire reached its largest size ever

• Under Justinian, the Byzantine Empire shrank to half its original size

• Under Justinian, the Byzantine Empire fell to the Ottoman Turks

Which of the following was a major factor in the decline of the Byzantine Empire?

• conversion of the Slavs

• iconoclasm

• arrival of invaders

• recapture of Rome

Why did the use of icons anger iconoclasts?

• they believed using icons was like worshipping objects

• they believed using icons led to the Great Schism

• they believed that only bishops should use icons

• they believed using icons taught people about God

How did the Byzantine Empire DIFFER from the Roman Empire? Choose the TWO correct answers.

• Its most common religion was Christianity

• Its people did not consider themselves Romans

• It was located in Western Europe

• Its people spoke Greek, not Latin

Which Byzantine emperor built Hagia Sophia?

• Justinian

• Constantine

• Maximian

• Diocletian

Who did the Roman Catholic Church say was head of the church?

• pope

• emperor

• people

• clergy

Who did the Eastern Orthodox Church say was head of the church?

• pope

• people

• emperor

• clergy

The city of _____________ was the capital of the Eastern Byzantine Empire.

• Alexandria

• Rome

• Istanbul

• Constantinople