Byzantine and Middle Ages

What does the term "autocrat" imply about Justinian's rule?

• Shared power with a council

• Complete authority

• Elected by the people

• Limited power

Which legal system was impacted by Justinian's Code and in turn influenced US Law?

• French Civil Law

• German Law

• English Common Law

• Roman Law

What was a major factor in the shift of trade away from the Byzantine Empire?

• Discovery of new trade routes

• Shift to Venice

• Collapse of the Silk Road

• Rise of the Mongol Empire

What is the time period between the Classical Age and the Modern Era known as?

• Renaissance

• Industrial Age

• Middle Ages

• Enlightenment

Which church is represented by the color orange in the map of the Great Schism?

• Orthodox Church

• Catholic Church

• Bogomils

• Anglican Church

Where was the Holy Land that the Crusaders aimed to recapture?

• Rome

• Jerusalem

• Constantinople

• Alexandria

Which body of water did the Crusaders cross to reach the Byzantine Empire?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Black Sea

• Atlantic Ocean

• Red Sea

What happened to Constantinople as a result of the Crusades?

• It became the capital of Europe

• It was sacked by Crusaders, weakening the Byzantine Empire

• It became a major trade hub

• It was unaffected by the Crusades

What was a consequence of the Crusades on the relationship between Muslims and Christians?

• Hatred between Muslims and Christians decreased

• Hatred between Muslims and Christians increased

• Muslims and Christians formed an alliance

• Muslims and Christians ignored each other

What was the impact of the Crusades on the Byzantine Empire?

• It was strengthened

• It was weakened

• It became the center of trade

• It remained neutral