Midterm Review

Which of the following is an example of how the Byzantine Empire was both a continuation and departure from the old Roman Empire?

• Constantinople became a center for art and architecture.

• The Byzantine Empire was heavily influenced by Greek culture.

• Justinian’s Code of laws was developed from and replaced Roman law.

• The Great Schism divided the religious leaders of Rome and the Byzantine Empire.

Using the map, which of the following statements BEST explains the major influence of Justinian and his general, Belisarius?

• They established the first Byzantine territories in Africa and Europe.

• They expanded trade by establishing territories along the Mediterranean Sea.

• They contributed to a decline in the number of Byzantines practicing Christianity.

• They expanded the Byzantine Empire by conquering much of the old Roman Empire.

Which of the following was an effect of the growth of the Byzantine Empire?

• The establishment of trading colonies throughout southern Africa.

• The eradication of influence of Roman culture on Western Civilization.

• The permanent split between the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches.

• The destruction of Jewish landmarks and a decline in Jewish populations across Europe.

Which of the following is an economic impact of the Byzantine Empire?

• The connection of major trading cities in the East and West.

• The establishment of the Eastern Orthodox Church and Patriarch.

• The preservation of Greek and Roman culture in art and architecture.

• The invention of machines capable of mass-producing textiles and print materials.

Based on the chart, which of the following events was an effect of the differences between followers of Christianity in the East and West Roman Empire?

• The Great Schism of 1054

• The fall of the Roman Empire

• The fall of the Byzantine Empire

• The establishment of Justinian Codes

Which of the following best completes the graph?

• Constantine moved the capital city to Constantinople.

• The Byzantine Empire transfers all religious texts from Latin to Greek.

• Pope Leo IX and Patriarch Michael Cerularius excommunicated each other.

• Justinian and Belisarius conquered a large portion of the old Roman Empire territory.

Which of the following contributed to the fall of the Byzantine Empire?

• A. The Great Schism weakened the Orthodox Church

• B. The Western Roman Empire conquered Constantinople

• C. Economic decline due to an inability to trade on the Mediterranean Sea

• D. Disease spread and neighboring civilizations attacked Byzantine territory

Which of the following is the BEST example of the lasting impact of the Roman Empire?

• A. The Pope continues to serve as the leader of Rome.

• B. Roman law remains the foundation of most European legal codes.

• C. Many buildings constructed during the height of the empire still stand.

• D. The Greek language is still spoken in many territories of Eastern Europe.

In which of the following areas did the Byzantine Empire represent continuity with the old Roman Empire?

• A. Pagan religious beliefs

• B. law and administration

• C. art and architecture

• D. geographic center

Which of the following best describes the role of Vassals in the feudal system?

• A. They were granted plots of land in exchange for military service.

• B. They paid rent to nobles in exchange for protection and servants.

• C. They were tied to their nobles’ land by contract and had limited freedoms.

• D. They were low-ranking members of society who provided unskilled services.