The Byzantine Empire Quiz

After the split of the Roman Empire, what was the eastern half of Europe called? What was the western half of Europe called?

• Byzantine Empire

• Roman Empire

Who were Cyril and Methodius? What did they help spread? How did they change the culture of places they visited?

• Missionaries

• Christianity

• The Cyrillic alphabet is the basis for modern day Slavic languages such as Russian.

Explain the two most significant differences between the Byzantines and the Western Romans.

What was the Great Schism? What were the churches labeled in each half of Europe?

• The split between Christianity in the Eastern Roman Empire and the Western Roman Empire.

• Eastern Orthodox Church

• Roman Catholic Church

What language were Christian church services in the Eastern Roman Empire?

What are the 3 Romance Languages?

• French

• Italian

• Spanish

Describe the major advantages of the Byzantine Empire's geographic location. Why was the Bosporus strait important to Constantinople?

Who was the The Byzantine Empire most influenced by?

What is an example of a long-term impact of the Byzantine Empire on eastern Europe?

What was the most major accomplishment of Byzantine architecture?