quiz

which of the following was closet to the Great palace?

• the forum of the Ox

• the Hagia Sophia

• the forum of Theodosius

• the church of the apostles

the image is..?

• russian embassy

• Russian Orthodox Church

• russian government center

• Greek Orthodox Church

The Great Schism represented a divide in the Christian religion based on emerging opinions regarding church leader, location, language, and lifestyle of priests. What were the two branches of Christianity after the split?

• Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic

• Roman Catholic and Episcopal:

• Episcopal and Lutheran

• Eastern Orthodox and Presbyterian

Which of the following protected Constantinople from flooding?

• the Sea Wall

• the Harbor of Julian

• Wall of Constantine

• River Lycus

After learning of Constantinople, Vladimir the Great selected. …..?… for his people

• Eastern Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism

• Roman Catholicism

Before becoming Emperor Justinian's wife, Empress Theodora held what occupation?

• Actress

• Singer

• Musician

• Dancer

The Varangians (Rus') who settled Novgorod and Kiev were?..

• Roman

• Vikings

• Greeks

• Africans

when the Ottoman takeover occurred, scholars from the former Byzantine Empire fled and eventually did what?

• started an uprising

• formed their own empire

• help start the renaissance in Italy

• taught children to hate the Ottomans

Why was Emperor Justinian considered a very unusual ruler for his time?

• Had no kids

• Gave political power to his wife

• Didn’t use force

• No servants

What made the Byzantine Empire's geography so advantageous?

• Easy to protect

• It was big

• Had good land

• Good trading