Byzantine Empire Quiz

What happened to the Hagia Sophia in 532?

• It was turned into a museum

• It was destroyed by mobs of rioters and rebuilt by Justinian

• It was converted into a library

• It was moved to a different city

Who is the patriarch in the context of the Byzantine Empire?

• Leader of the Eastern Church

• A famous Roman poet

• A military commander

• A Greek philosopher

What happened to the western area of the Roman Empire after 395?

• It was overrun by German tribes

• It became a powerful kingdom

• It was conquered by the Byzantines

• It remained under Roman control

In what year did Justinian become the Byzantine emperor?

• 527

• 395

• 476

• 550

What was the Justinian Code?

• A collection of religious texts

• A body of civil law

• A military strategy

• A type of architecture

What were the two biggest problems the Byzantine Empire faced?

• Economic collapse and famine

• Repeated threats and devastating illness

• Natural disasters and internal conflict

• Lack of resources and poor leadership

Who led the Eastern Church?

• The Pope

• The Patriarch

• The Emperor

• The King

What is the Cyrillic alphabet?

• A type of architectural style

• A collection of religious texts

• An alphabet for Slavic languages

• A military code

What was the main reason for the division of the church?

• Disagreement over military strategies

• Cultural differences and use of icons

• Economic policies

• Language barriers

What did Justinian rebuild to make it the most beautiful church in the Christian world?

• The Colosseum

• Hagia Sophia

• The Parthenon

• St. Peter's Basilica