Topic 1: Lesson 6 The Byzantine Empire Rises

Which was the most important way the Byzantine empire differed from the ancient Roman empire?

• The Byzantine empire relied on cultural rather than military strength.

• Christianity was central to the Byzantine empire.

• The Byzantine empire defeated most invaders.

• The Byzantine empire rejected ancient Greek learning.

How did Greek fire help the Byzantine military?

• They could burn ships, even in water.

• They could carry fire on long marches.

• They could cook food even in winter.

• They could kill enemy prisoners quickly.

Which is the main reason why Justinian is remembered?

• He rose to power from the lower classes.

• He rebuilt the Hagia Sophia in Constantinople.

• His wife, Theodora, was a powerful empress.

• He reconquered vast territories in the west.

Which statement best explains the origin of the term Byzantine?

• The empire got this name because its politics were full of intrigue, or Byzantine.

• Historians needed a name for the surviving eastern Roman empire.

• Romans objected to calling the eastern empire “Roman.”

• The people of the eastern Roman empire called themselves Byzantines.

Which was the most important way Byzantine culture spread to eastern Europe?

• The Byzantines conquered much of eastern Europe.

• Arabs and Turks brought Byzantine culture to eastern Europe.

• Byzantine missionaries brought the culture of the empire to eastern Europe.

• Byzantine culture spread to eastern Europe mainly through trade.