Exploring the Byzantine Empire through Flipped Notes

What architectural styles did the Byzantines blend?

• Victorian and Art Deco

• Greco-Roman and Eastern

• Gothic and Baroque

• Renaissance and Modern

What is the role of icons in Orthodox Christianity?

• They are used as decorative elements only.

• They serve as intermediaries between worshippers and God.

• They are forbidden in Orthodox churches.

• They are used to depict historical events.

How did Byzantine art differ from Greco-Roman art?

• It used only black and white colors.

• It emphasized flatness and lacked depth.

• It depicted only landscapes.

• It focused on abstract forms.

What languages were preserved in Byzantine libraries?

• Arabic and Hebrew

• Latin and Greek

• Chinese and Japanese

• French and German

Which city was crucial for controlling trade in the Byzantine Empire?

• Alexandria

• Constantinople

• Rome

• Athens

What architectural feature is commonly seen in Russian buildings influenced by Byzantine style?

• Gothic arches

• Pyramidal roofs

• Onion-shaped domes

• Flying buttresses

Who created the Cyrillic alphabet?

• St. Francis

• St. Benedict

• St. Cyril

• St. Augustine

What was the purpose of creating the Cyrillic alphabet?

• To simplify Latin

• To translate the Bible for Slavic peoples

• To create a secret code

• To replace Greek entirely

When did the schism between the Eastern Orthodox Church and Roman Catholicism occur?

• 1054

• 1453

• 1204

• 1517

What was a major difference between Orthodox Christianity and Roman Catholicism?

• Roman Catholicism used the Cyrillic alphabet.

• Roman Catholicism did not have any saints.

• Orthodox Christianity allowed direct prayer to icons.

• Orthodox Christianity rejected all forms of art.