Byzantine Empire Review

Emperor Justinian did not tolerate religious differences. He hunted down people accused of heresy. If they would not swear to Justinian's creed, they were excommunicated and forced to leave the empire.

What is the best definition for creed based on this passage?

• ideas that go against a person's religious beliefs

• banning someone from a religion

• a statement of belief

Emperor Justinian did not tolerate religious differences. He hunted down people accused of heresy. If they would not swear to Justinian's creed, they were excommunicated and forced to leave the empire.

What is the best definition for excommunicated based on this passage?

• ideas that go against a person's religious beliefs

• banning someone from a religion

• a statement of belief

Emperor Justinian did not tolerate religious differences. He hunted down people accused of heresy. If they would not swear to Justinian's creed, they were excommunicated and forced to leave the empire.

What is the best definition for heresy based on this passage?

• ideas that go against a person's religious beliefs

• banning someone from a religion

• a statement of belief

Which of these helped the Byzantine Empire's economy prosper?

• combining Roman cultural beliefs with Persian ones

• the Mediterranean climate made farming difficult

• the Black Sea protected it from Germanic barbarians

• the Empire was located at a crossroads of trade routes

Which Byzantine emperor retook large areas of the Western Roman Empire?

• Diocletian

• Justinian

• Constantine

• Augustus

The Hagia Sophia is an example of:

• Byzantine religious reforms

• Byzantine architecture

• Byzantine chariot racing

• Byzantine fashion

Who was Theodora?

• Emperor Justinian's mother

• Emperor Justinian's religious advisor

• Emperor Justinian's lawyer

• Emperor Justinian's wife and political advisor

The Schism of 1054 was caused by religious differences. Christians disagreed over wither the Pope or the Emperor had the most power. They also disagreed over the details of the religion. Both were still Christian, but a divide developed.

Which is the best definition for schism?

• an agreement

• a question

• a division

• a ruler

The Byzantines became well know for this type of artwork, which used small tiles or pieces of stone to create images.

• mosaic

• fresco

• photoshop

• watercolor

During the 6th century the Byzantine Empire suffered a terrible ______. Historians estimate that 5,000 to 10,000 people a day died from it.

• plague

• plaque

• invasion

• earthquake