Byzantine & Russia Review

What was Constantinople known for in terms of its geographic advantages?

• Desert location

• Mountainous terrain

• Excellent geography for protection and trade

• Inland position away from sea routes

Who was the Byzantine emperor from 527-565?

• Augustus

• Nero

• Justinian

• Constantine

What did Justinian aim to revive during his reign?

• The glory of Athens

• The glory of Rome

• The glory of Carthage

• The glory of Alexandria

What is Justinian's Code?

• A military strategy guide

• A body of civil laws and reference guide

• A religious text

• A collection of philosophical writings

What territories did Justinian conquer during his reign?

• Persian territories

• Former Roman territories

• Egyptian territories

• British territories

What type of power did Justinian hold?

• Power over the military only

• Power over the state only

• Power over the church only

• Absolute power over both church and state

Who was Empress Theodora?

• The wife of Emperor Justinian

• A famous actress of the Byzantine Empire

• The first female leader of the Byzantine Empire

• A foreign envoy who influenced Byzantine law

What did Empress Theodora do for women's rights?

• She became an actress to inspire women

• She protected women's rights

• She raised awareness about poverty among women

• She wrote a book on women's rights

What was the Hagia Sophia?

• A heavily fortified area in Constantinople

• A public bath in Byzantine Empire

• The most splendid church in all of the Christian world

• A school established during the Byzantine Empire

What event is described as the permanent split within the Christian Church that occurred in 1054?

• The founding of the Hagia Sophia

• The construction of aqueducts in Constantinople

• The Great Schism

• The codification of Roman laws