Byzantine Empire Quiz

Who founded the ancient city of Byzantium?

• Romans

• Greeks

• Persians

• Egyptians

Which Roman emperor built a new capital city at Byzantium?

• Octavian

• Theodosius

• Nero

• Constantine

Which term refers to those who support traditionally accepted principles of the faith?

• Doctrine

• Heretics

• Orthodox

• Barbarians

Which doctrine was defined at the Council of Nicaea?

• The Trinity

• Original Sin

• Inspiration of Scripture

• Salvation

What name did the Romans give to nomadic people who did not speak Latin or Greek?

• Mercenary

• Barbarian

• Muslims

• Orthodox

Which Byzantine emperor conquered much of the old Western Roman Empire?

• Constantine

• Basil

• Heraclius

• Justinian I

What is the Hagia Sophia?

• A beautiful church

• A large palace

• A marketplace

• A large area for sporting events

What did the Justinian Code simplify?

• The Byzantine military

• Trade and commerce

• Byzantine laws

• Art and literature

Where did the Avars and Bulgars invade the Byzantine Empire?

• Italy

• Balkan Peninsula

• Asia Minor

• Arabian Peninsula

Which Byzantine emperor reconquered land taken by the Persians and built many new roads?

• Constantine

• Basil

• Heraclius

• Justinian I