Byzantine Empire Vocabulary Quiz list #5

What was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire?

• Rome

• Constantinople

• Athens

• Alexandria

Who was the Byzantine emperor known for codifying Roman law?

• Constantine

• Justinian I

• Theodosius

• Heraclius

What is the name of the monumental church famous for its massive dome in the Byzantine Empire?

• St. Peter's Basilica

• Hagia Sophia

• Notre Dame

• Westminster Abbey

Which branch of Christianity emphasizes the use of Greek in liturgy and doctrine?

• Roman Catholicism

• Protestantism

• Orthodox Christianity

• Anglicanism

What was the Great Schism?

• The division between the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church in 1054 CE

• The fall of the Western Roman Empire

• The split between the Protestant and Catholic Churches

• The division of the Roman Empire into East and West

Describe the significance of the Justinian Code in European legal systems.

• It was a religious text used in Orthodox Christianity.

• It served as a foundational work for legal systems in Europe.

• It was a collection of architectural designs.

• It was a military strategy guide.

Explain the impact of Iconoclasm on Byzantine religious practices.

• It led to the construction of more churches.

• It resulted in the rejection of religious images and icons.

• It increased the use of Latin in liturgy.

• It caused the spread of Protestantism.

How did the architectural advancements in Constantinople reflect the wealth of the Byzantine Empire?

• By using simple and modest designs

• Through the construction of grand structures like the Hagia Sophia

• By avoiding any new constructions

• By focusing on military fortifications only

Identify the time period during which the Byzantine Empire existed.

• 27 BCE to 476 CE

• 330 to 1453 CE

• 500 to 1000 CE

• 1000 to 1500 CE

What was the primary language used in the liturgy of Orthodox Christianity?

• Latin

• Greek

• Hebrew

• Aramaic