CC Cycle 1 Week 11

Which empire did Emperor Constantine stop the persecution of Christians in?

• Western Roman Empire

• Byzantine Empire

• Eastern Roman Empire

• Ottoman Empire

Answer explanation

Emperor Constantine stopped the persecution of Christians in the Eastern Roman Empire, which is often referred to as the Byzantine Empire. His Edict of Milan in 313 AD granted religious tolerance, marking a significant shift in policy.

In what year did Emperor Constantine move the capital to Byzantium?

• AD 320

• AD 330

• AD 340

• AD 350

Answer explanation

Emperor Constantine moved the capital to Byzantium in AD 330, renaming it Constantinople. This marked a significant shift in the Roman Empire's center of power.

What did Emperor Justinian's Code become a model for?

• Military systems

• Educational systems

• Legal systems

• Economic systems

Answer explanation

Emperor Justinian's Code, also known as the Corpus Juris Civilis, became a foundational model for legal systems in many countries, influencing the development of civil law and legal principles that are still in use today.

When did the Byzantine Empire last until?

• 1453

• 1353

• 1553

• 1653

Answer explanation

The Byzantine Empire lasted until 1453, when Constantinople fell to the Ottoman Turks, marking the end of the empire. The other dates listed do not correspond to the fall of the Byzantine Empire.

What is the cube of 4?

• 16

• 32

• 64

• 128

Answer explanation

The cube of a number is found by multiplying the number by itself three times. For 4, this is 4 x 4 x 4 = 64. Therefore, the correct answer is 64.

Which of the following is a part of a flower?

• Leaf

• Root

• Petal

• Stem

Answer explanation

The petal is a part of a flower, specifically the colorful structures that attract pollinators. In contrast, leaves and roots are parts of the plant, and the stem supports the flower but is not part of it.

What is the cube of 7?

• 243

• 343

• 443

• 543

Answer explanation

The cube of a number is found by multiplying the number by itself three times. For 7, this is 7 x 7 x 7 = 343. Therefore, the correct answer is 343.

Which city was renamed Constantinople?

• Rome

• Athens

• Byzantium

• Ephesus

Answer explanation

The city that was renamed Constantinople is Byzantium. In 330 AD, Emperor Constantine I transformed Byzantium into the new capital of the Roman Empire, renaming it Constantinople.

What are the names of Isaac's two sons?

• Cain and Abel

• Esau and Jacob

• Peter and Paul

• David and Solomon

Answer explanation

Isaac's two sons are Esau and Jacob, as described in the Book of Genesis. Cain and Abel are the sons of Adam and Eve, while Peter and Paul and David and Solomon are figures from different biblical narratives.

What is the cube of 10?

• 1,000

• 1,100

• 1,200

• 1,300

Answer explanation

The cube of a number is found by multiplying the number by itself three times. For 10, it is 10 x 10 x 10 = 1,000. Therefore, the correct answer is 1,000.