The Byzantine Empire

What was Justinian's original main goal?

• He wanted to restore the Old Roman Empire

• He wanted to restore Alexander the Great's Empire

• He wanted to spear Islam

• He wanted to clear Bosporus

What was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire? 

• Rome 
• Athens 
• Constantinople 
• Istanbul

What two churches came from the Great Schism?

• Roman Catholic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church

• The Baptist Church and the Jewish Church

• The West and The East

• The Greek Orthodox Church and Russian Orthodox Church

What was the primary language of the Byzantine Empire?

• Greek

• Roman

• Latin

• Turkish

Which group did NOT contribute to the downfall of the Byzantine Empire?

• Vandals

• Arab Muslims

• Crusaders

• Barbarians

What was the advantage of the Byzantine Empire's Geography?

• The land was fertile.

• It was landlocked.

• It was easily protected.

• It was surrounded by mountains.

What was Justinian's Code?

• A military strategy employed by the Byzantine Empire under Justinian I
• A type of Roman currency used during the reign of Justinian I
• a body of civil laws and reference guide established by Justinian I

• A religious doctrine established by Justinian I in the 6th century

What was Empress Theodora's occupation, before she married the emperor?

• Teacher
• Soldier
• Performer/Actress
• Doctor

Which construction under Justinian's reign, was considered to be the greatest church in the whole world?

• St. Peter's Basilica
• Notre Dame Cathedral
• Westminster Abbey
• Hagia Sophia

What do these images represent?

• Roman religious icons

• Jewish religious icons

• Byzantine religious icons