Lesson 2 Quiz: The Byzantine Empire

First Name

Last Name

Who moved the capital of Rome and named it Constantinople?

• Constantine
• Justinian
• Odoacer
• Diocletian

How many years did Emperor Justinian reign for?

• 82
• 20
• 38
• 10

Which of the following was NOT a Roman influence for the Byzantine Empire?

• Latin language
• Hippodrome
• Laws

List a contribution that Emperor Justinian did for law.

What helped the military expand the Byzantine Empire so quickly?

• Using the calvary
• Using boats
• Using foot soldiers

What is a peninsula?

What was a benefit of Constantinople being on a peninsula?

• Use the harbors for fishing.
• See enemies on boats from afar.
• Exchange goods.
• All of the above.

What caused the Byzantine expansion to stop?

• Soldiers were tired
• The military ran out of resources.
• Emperor Justinian ordered the men to stop.
• Justinian's Plague impacted the military