Exploring the Byzantine Empire

What was the original name of the city that became the capital of the Byzantine Empire?

• Rome

• Byzantium

• Athens

• Alexandria

Which emperor is credited with founding the Byzantine Empire by moving the capital of the Roman Empire to Byzantium?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Constantine the Great

• Nero

What was the new name given to Byzantium after it became the capital of the Byzantine Empire?

• New Rome

• Constantinople

• Istanbul

• Antioch

Which Byzantine Emperor is known for codifying Roman laws into what is known as the "Corpus Juris Civilis"?

• Justinian I

• Heraclius

• Leo III

• Basil II

During which century did the Byzantine Empire reach its greatest territorial extent?

• 5th century

• 6th century

• 7th century

• 8th century

Which famous church, built under Emperor Justinian I, is considered a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture?

• St. Peter's Basilica

• Hagia Sophia

• Notre Dame

• Westminster Abbey

Who was the last reigning emperor of the Byzantine Empire?

• Constantine XI

• Alexios I

• Michael VIII

• John V

In what year did the Fall of Constantinople occur, marking the end of the Byzantine Empire?

• 1204

• 1453

• 1492

• 1517

Which empire conquered Constantinople, leading to the fall of the Byzantine Empire?

• Ottoman Empire

• Persian Empire

• Holy Roman Empire

• Mongol Empire

What was one of the main reasons for the decline of the Byzantine Empire?

• Lack of natural resources

• Continuous invasions and internal strife

• Poor leadership throughout its history

• Isolation from trade routes