Context for Byzantine Empire

Which of the following best summarizes the fall of Rome?

• Economic prosperity and cultural growth

• Military strength and territorial expansion

• Invasions, civil wars, and economic decline

• Peaceful transitions and stable governance

Which new state religion was established during the reforms by Diocletian and Constantine?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism

• Hinduism

Who were the two emperors responsible for the reforms in the Late Roman Empire?

• Diocletian and Constantine

• Augustus and Nero

• Julius Caesar and Augustus

• Marcus Aurelius and Hadrian

Which of the following was a significant change during the Late Roman Empire?

• Introduction of a Democratic System

• Establishment of a New Government Structure

• Flexible Economic Policies

• Decline of Christianity

Which sea is located between the Western and Eastern Empires?

• Black Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Red Sea

• Caspian Sea

Which city is highlighted on the map?

• Rome

• Athens

• Constantinople

• Alexandria

Which continent is Constantinople located in according to the map?

• Africa

• Asia

• Europe

• Australia

What was a major commodity traded from Spain?

• Cork

• Silk

• Spices

• Timber

Which of the following is NOT a function of a Hippodrome?

• Hosting chariot races

• Serving as a marketplace

• Holding public gatherings

• Conducting athletic events

What major event occurred at the start of the 5th century in the Roman Empire?

• The East collapsed

• The West collapsed

• The Empire expanded

• The Empire was unified