Byzantine Quiz

How did Greek and Roman cultures survive the Germanic invasions?

• The Germanic invaders taught Greek and Roman cultures to those they conquered.

• The Germanic invaders adopted Greek and Roman cultures.

• The Byzantine Empire became the center of Greek and Roman cultures.

• The Persian Empire adopted Greek and Roman cultures.

Why did Christianity blossom in the lands controlled by the Byzantine Empire?

• The Byzantine Empire built churches and made Christianity the official religion.

• The Turkish invaders brought Christianity to the region, increasing its popularity.

• Trade with the Middle East brought Christianity to the region.

• Justinian attempted to ban all religion, but local churches controlled the Senate.

How was the Byzantine Empire related to the Roman Empire?

• The Byzantine Empire provided many cultural ideas that the Roman Empire copied.

• The Byzantine Empire rose out of the eastern Roman Empire.

• The Byzantine Empire invaded and destroyed the Roman Empire.

• The Byzantine Empire prevented the Roman Empire from trading with the Middle East.

How did the rule of Justinian I impact the Byzantine Empire?

• It caused unrest and sparked a civil war.

• It brought the Germanic tribes into the empire.

• It decreased the influence of Christianity.

• It led to an era of growth and prosperity.

How did the Germanic invasions of Western Europe impact the Roman Empire?

• They forced the Roman Empire to move much of its power to Constantinople.

• They forced the Roman Empire to adopt Christianity.

• They forced the Roman Empire to invade northern Africa.

• They forced the Roman Empire to stop trading with Asia and the Middle East.

Which city was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?

• Athens

• Constantinople

• Rome

• Sparta

Which event led to the creation of the Byzantine Empire?

• the relocation of the capital of the Roman Empire to Constantinople

• the opening of the Silk Road

• the creation of Christianity

• the establishment of a dictatorship under Julius Caesar

How did the Byzantine Empire have a lasting influence on European culture?

• It preserved Greek and Roman cultures during the Middle Ages.

• It ended the growing conflict between Europe and the Middle East.

• It unified the languages of Europe into one common dialect.

• It supported the Germanic invaders that destroyed the Roman Empire.

How did Justinian attempt to renew the power of the Roman Empire?

• by creating an economy based on coined money

• by expanding the empire’s lands into Western Europe

• by splitting the empire into separate halves

• by starting a holy crusade into Africa

How has Latin influenced the English language?

• Many English words have Latin origins.

• English sentence structure is the same as Latin sentence structure.

• Many English words do not use vowels.

• English does not use punctuation.