5. The Byzantine Empire

What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?

• Rome

• Athens

• Constantinople

• Alexandria

Who was the emperor of the Byzantine Empire from 527 to 565 C.E.?

• Constantine

• Justinian

• Augustus

• Nero

What was the most comprehensive law code of the Byzantine Empire called?

• The Twelve Tables

• The Code of Hammurabi

• Justinian's Code of Laws

• The Magna Carta

What significant architectural achievement is Justinian known for?

• The Colosseum

• The Parthenon

• The Church of Hagia Sophia

• The Great Wall

Which language was primarily used by the Eastern Orthodox Church?

• Latin

• Greek

• Hebrew

• Aramaic

Who is the head of the Roman Catholic Church?

• Patriarch

• Bishop

• Pope

• Archbishop

Which of the following was NOT permitted in Roman Catholicism?

• Use of icons

• Priests marrying

• Divorces

• Saints

What was the main language used by the Roman Catholic Church?

• Greek

• Latin

• Aramaic

• Coptic

What was the Byzantine Empire also known as?

• Western Roman Empire

• Eastern Roman Empire

• Holy Roman Empire

• Ottoman Empire

What was a major characteristic of the Byzantine Empire?

• Latin-speaking population

• Continuation of Roman law and traditions

• Isolation from trade

• Nomadic lifestyle