Exploring the Byzantine Empire

What was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire?

• Rome

• Constantinople

• Athens

• Alexandria

Who was the first emperor to make Byzantium the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Constantine I

• Nero

What was the original name of the city that was renamed to Constantinople?

• Athens

• Byzantium

• Rome

• Alexandria

Which emperor is known for creating the Justinian Code?

• Constantine I

• Augustus

• Justinian I

• Nero

What was the major religious split that occurred in 1054 CE?

• The Protestant Reformation

• The Great Schism

• The Crusades

• The Renaissance

Which empire conquered Constantinople in 1453, marking the end of the Byzantine Empire?

• Roman Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Persian Empire

• Mongol Empire

What was the official language of the Byzantine Empire after 700 CE?

• Latin

• Greek

• Arabic

• Turkish

Which famous church was built by Justinian I in Constantinople?

• St. Peter's Basilica

• Notre-Dame Cathedral

• Hagia Sophia

• Westminster Abbey

What was the primary focus of Byzantine art?

• Nature

• Religion

• War

• Science

Which group attacked and plundered Constantinople during the Fourth Crusade?

• The Vikings

• The Mongols

• The Crusaders

• The Moors