World History Standard 4

What was the primary language of the Byzantine Empire?

• Latin

• Greek

• Arabic

• Persian

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Who was the Byzantine Emperor known for his comprehensive codification of Roman law?

• Constantine

• Justinian

• Augustus

• Nero

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Describe one significant contribution of Empress Theodora to the Byzantine Empire.

• She led military campaigns.

• She expanded the empire's territory.

• She advocated for women's rights and social reforms.

• She wrote the Justinian Code.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Explain how the Great Schism of 1054 CE/AD affected the Christian Church.

• It led to the unification of the Eastern and Western Churches.

• It resulted in the division into the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches.

• It caused the fall of the Byzantine Empire.

• It led to the Crusades.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What was one of the main theological disagreements that contributed to the Great Schism?

• The nature of Christ

• The use of icons

• The authority of the Pope

• The date of Easter

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Analyze the impact of the fall of Constantinople in 1453 CE/AD on European trade.

• It opened new trade routes to Asia.

• It led to the decline of the Silk Road.

• It forced Europeans to seek alternative routes to Asia, leading to the Age of Exploration.

• It increased trade with the Byzantine Empire.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What was a significant military factor that contributed to the decline of Byzantium?

• The use of gunpowder by the Ottomans

• The lack of a navy

• The alliance with the Mongols

• The Crusades

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Discuss the role of Justinian's Code in the relationship between the Roman and Byzantine Empires.

• It was ignored by the Byzantine Empire.

• It served as a foundation for Byzantine law and influenced European legal systems.

• It was only used in the Roman Empire.

• It led to the fall of the Byzantine Empire.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What was the primary reason for the decline of the Byzantine Empire?

• Economic prosperity

• Military defeats and territorial losses

• Strong leadership

• Cultural renaissance

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Evaluate the significance of the Great Schism in shaping the religious landscape of Europe.

• It had no lasting impact.

• It solidified the division between Eastern and Western Christianity, influencing religious, cultural, and political developments.

• It led to the reunification of the Christian Church.

• It was a minor event in church history.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking