Byzantine Empire Essential Study Points

What was the Byzantine Empire specifically named after?

• Rome

• Byzantium

• Athens

• Sparta

Why did Constantinople become wealthy?

• Because of its location between Asia and Europe along major trade routes

• Due to its large population

• Because of its military strength

• Due to its agricultural production

A basilica was a public or religious building with a specific architectural style.

• True

• False

What were seraphim in the Hagia Sophia's artwork?

• Four-winged angels

• Six-winged angels

• Eight-winged angels

• Two-winged angels

The Silk Road was a network of trade routes connecting which two continents?

• Asia and Europe

• Africa and South America

• Asia and Africa

• Europe and North America

A dowry was property or money brought by a wife to her marriage.

• True

• False

What was Justinian's most important achievement?

• Collecting and preserving all Roman laws (Code of Justinian)

• Construction of Hagia Sophia

• Expansion of the Byzantine Empire

• Development of Christian legal and theological reforms

What was Justinian's biggest military success?

• Conquering parts of the Western Roman Empire

• Defeating the Persians in a decisive battle

• Subjugating the Vandal Kingdom

• Repelling the Arab invasions

How did Justinian try to stop corruption?

• By eliminating provincial governorships

• By establishing harsher punishments for bribery

• By reorganizing the legal system

• By appointing officials based solely on merit

What did Justinian order to be constructed with materials from every province?

• The Hagia Sophia

• The Great Palace

• The Church of the Holy Apostles

• The Hippodrome