1.1 Constantinople and Byzantine Empire EXIT TICKET

After the Roman Empire was divided in 395 CE, the eastern half would become the Byzantine Empire.

• TRUE

• False

What city became the capital of the Byzantine Empire?

• Rome

• Athens

• Constantinople

• Venice

Roman architecture influenced the style of buildings in Constantinople. Name the structure that was an oval arena where the chariot races, ceremonies, and other various events took place in Constantinople

• Colosseum

• Hippodrome

• Circus Maximus

• Pantheon

4. What language did Byzantine rulers speak?

• Greek

• Latin

• Chinese

• Japaneser

5. Justinian responded to the people's revolt by addressing the empire's disorganized and confusing laws and created a simpler code of laws called?

• Justinian and Theodora's Code

• Justinian Code

• Code of Byzantine

• Byzantium Code

6. Justinian started building churches, forts, and government buildings. What program is this called?

• Public Works

• Law Works

• Religious WOrks

• Language Works

7. This is the most famous of the churches Justinian had built.

• St. Patrick's Cathedral

• St. Peter's Cathedral

• Notre Dame

• Hagia Sophia

8. Justinian was known for the following:

• Strengthening the Byzantine Army

• increasing public works

• simplifying the Roman laws in the Byzantine Empire

• his wife participated in government

• Justinian's military would conquer territories that were once part of the Roman Empire

9. Who was Justinian's wife who participated in government, selected government officials, and moved for more women to have legal rights such as land ownership?

• Elizabeth

• Theodora

• Hatshepsut

• Cleopatra

10. What geographic feature protected Constantinople on three sides by sea? The city would have a wall to protect its 4th side.

• island

• mountain

• volcano

• peninsula