The Byzantine Empire Chapter 1 Lesson 2 MH

What were the key geographical features that contributed to the success of Constantinople as a thriving city?

• Its location on a peninsula, natural harbors, and strategic position for trade

• Its vast deserts and isolated location

• Its mountainous terrain and lack of water sources

• Its dense forests and remote location

How did the location of Constantinople influence its role in trade between Europe and Asia?

• It was a central hub connecting trade routes from both continents

• It was too far from major trade routes to be significant

• It was primarily a farming community with little trade

• It was isolated and had no influence on trade

Describe the defensive advantages that Constantinople had due to its geographical location. How did these advantages help protect the city from surprise attacks?

• Its high walls and natural barriers made it difficult to attack

• Its open plains made it easy to see approaching enemies

• Its dense forests provided cover for ambushes

• Its remote location made it hard to find

What was the name of the arena that could hold more than 60,000 spectators and hosted many events such as chariot races, and political demonstrations?

• The Hippodrome

• The Colosseum

• The Amphitheater

• The Circus Maximus

What were several ways that Rome influenced the political and social life of the Byzantine Empire.

• Roman law, architecture, and culture

• Greek mythology, Persian art, and Egyptian hieroglyphs

• Chinese philosophy, Indian mathematics, and African music

• Norse mythology, Celtic art, and Japanese tea ceremonies

What happened after the Roman influence faded?

• The Byzantine Empire developed its own unique culture

• The Byzantine Empire collapsed immediately

• The Byzantine Empire became a desert

• The Byzantine Empire was taken over by the Mongols

Who ruled the Byzantine Empire during its height?

• Justinian

• Julius Caesar

• Alexander the Great

• Genghis Khan

What is the best answer that supports the idea that Theodora was a strong ruler?

• Her involvement in political decisions and support for women's rights

• Her interest in gardening and cooking

• Her love for painting and sculpture

• Her passion for music and dance

What advice did Theodora give Justinian when angry taxpayers threatened the government?

• To stay and fight during the Nika riots

• To flee the city and save himself

• To build more gardens and parks

• To focus on art and culture

How did Justinian's new code of laws improve the empire’s laws?

• It simplified and organized existing laws

• It made laws more complicated and confusing

• It abolished all previous laws

• It focused only on religious laws