Byzantine Civilization

What was a significant influence on Byzantine society?

• Western European culture

• Eastern Orthodox Christianity

• Islamic traditions

• Asian philosophies

What role did Byzantine librarians and monks play in preserving historical documents?

• They destroyed old manuscripts

• They translated texts into Byzantine language

• They preserved manuscripts of ancient Greece and Rome

• They wrote new religious texts

What was the main purpose of Justinian's Code?

• To discriminate against certain groups

• To preserve Homer's epics

• To bring order to the system of Roman law

• To confuse the legal system

In what year was Justinian's Code first published?

• 529

• 500

• 550

• 600

How did the Byzantine Empire influence areas beyond its borders?

• Through military conquests alone

• By spreading its culture and attracting visitors

• By imposing taxes on neighboring nations

• Through religious conversions by force

Which of the following was NOT a method used by the Byzantine leaders to impress their visitors?

• Displaying wealth through elaborate ceremonies

• Showcasing glittering jewels and rich clothing

• Offering large sums of money to visitors

• Demonstrating impressive religious practices

What is the primary role of a missionary in the context of Eastern Orthodox religion during the late 800s?

• To lead military expeditions

• To convert people to a particular religion

• To trade with other nations

• To write religious texts

Who were the best-known Eastern Orthodox missionaries mentioned in the text?

• Peter and Paul

• Nicholas and Ivan

• Cyril and Methodius

• Alexander and Gregory

What significant impact did Byzantine missionaries have on the Slavs?

• They introduced new agricultural techniques

• They converted many Slavs to Christianity

• They established trade routes

• They taught them new languages

Who invented the Cyrillic alphabet, which is primarily used for Slavic languages like Russian and Bulgarian?

• The Byzantines

• Cyril and Methodius

• The Vikings

• The Rus