Byzantine Empire Quiz

What was Constantinople known for?

• Its poor location for trade

• Its lack of natural defenses

• Its excellent geography and strategic location

• Its isolation from trade routes

What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?

• Rome

• Byzantium

• Constantinople

• Athens

Who was the Byzantine emperor from 527-565?

• Augustus

• Nero

• Justinian

• Constantine

What did Justinian want to revive?

• The glory of Constantinople

• The glory of Byzantium

• The glory of Athens

• The glory of Rome

What territories did Justinian conquer?

• From the Persian Empire

• From the Ottoman Empire

• From Germanic tribes

• From the British Isles

What type of power did Justinian hold?

• Over the church only

• Over the state only

• Over both church and state

• No absolute power

How many parts did the codification of Roman laws consist of?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

What was the role of Empress Theodora in Byzantine history?

• She was a general.

• She was a religious leader.

• She was the most powerful woman.

• She was a philosopher.

What did the Digest component of the Roman laws include?

• Textbook for law students

• Summaries from Rome's greatest thinkers on law

• Legislations made after 534 C.E.

• 5,000 Roman laws still useful

What was the Hagia Sophia known for?

• It was a public bath.

• It was the most splendid church with an onion dome.

• It was the first hospital in Constantinople.

• It was a school for law students.