Roman Empire Quiz

What happened to the Roman Empire?

• It was never attacked.

• It was attacked by Germanic speaking tribes.

• It expanded without any resistance.

• It remained peaceful.

What is the main idea of the passage above?

• The rise and fall of the Byzantine Empire.

• The construction of Constantinople.

• The influence of Roman culture on modern society.

• The attacks on the Roman Empire and its transformation into the Byzantine Empire.

Determine the meaning of the word "Dark Ages" using context clues from the above passage.

• Useful material found in the environment

• Where things are or where people live or work

• Natural resource

• Length of time characterized by war and disarray

How does the Eastern Orthodox Church differ from the Western Roman Catholic Church?

• The Eastern Orthodox Church does not recognize the Pope's authority

• The Eastern Orthodox Church is based in Rome

• The Eastern Orthodox Church does not believe in Jesus Christ

• The Eastern Orthodox Church does not have sacraments

Why did Constantine move his capital from Rome to Byzantium?

• To be closer to the Persian frontier

• To escape the barbarian invasions

• Because of its strategic location

• To establish a new religion

Analyze the text to determine why they use italics for the following statement: “unbelievers”.

• To emphasize the term

• To show it is a foreign word

• To indicate sarcasm

• To highlight its importance

Determine the meaning of the word Crusades using context clues from the above passage.

• Religious wars

• Trade routes

• Diplomatic missions

• Cultural exchanges