Byzantine Empire - FINAL TEST REVIEW

TRUE OR FALSE: The Byzantine Empire started originally as the Eastern Roman Empire after the Roman Empire was split into East and West.

• True

• False

Which city was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?

• Rome

• Alexandria

• Athens

• Constantinople

Which of the following explains why Constantinople was such a trading powerhouse? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.

• They had good soldiers

• They had fierce bandits who robbed people of their goods

• They were located in an area that connected two seas so many people were stopping by

• They were a center of culture and learning

Which of the following changes did Emperor Justinian make to the Byzantine Empire? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.

• Gave all people living in the empire automatic citizenship

• Forced people to follow his religion

• Rebuilt the city

• Constructed the famous Hagia Sophia cathedral

• Created a code of laws that all were expected to follow

TRUE OR FALSE: The Hagia Sophia has been conquered and ruled by only one religious/cultural group (The Byzantines!)

• TRUE

• FALSE

What language do people in the Byzantine Empire speak? (hint: think about what major civilization ended up on the Eastern side when the Roman Empire was split into East and West!)

• Latin

• Spanish

• French

• Greek

Which does each description fit - East or West?

Groups:

(a) East

,

(b) West

• No military

• Suffered major impacts from the Black Death

• Strong trade

• Dangerous

• No Government

• Chaotic

• Had smart emperors

• Was not impacted by the Black Death

• Good defense

TRUE OR FALSE: Justinian had complete control over his people and the Church.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following describes Justinian's wife? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY - THERE MAY BE MORE THAN ONE CORRECT ANSWER!

• Her name was Theodora

• She was Justinian's most trusted advisor

• She wanted equal rights for women

• She was a ruler in the government

• She was permitted to join the work force

Which Byzantine emperor built the Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture?

• Justinian

• Constantine

• Zeno

• Irene