1. The Byzantine Empire included a variety of cultures mainly because:

• a) People from all over the world were invited to settle there.
• b) Its location connected Europe, Asia, and Africa, exposing it to many influences.
• c) Many different languages were spoken throughout the empire.
• d) The emperor required people to adopt new cultural practices.

2. Emperor Justinian is best known for developing which important set of laws?

• a) The Roman Constitution
• b) The Justinian Code
• c) The Twelve Tables
• d) The Byzantine Charter

3. What was the name of the famous church built under Justinian’s rule?

• a) St. Mark’s Basilica
• b) The Parthenon
• c) Hagia Sophia
• d) The Blue Mosque

4. Constantinople’s location was important because it:

• a) Was a major center for trade and travel.
• b) Connected different continents, allowing cultural exchange.
• c) Served as the capital of the Byzantine Empire.
• d) All of the above.

5. One of Emperor Justinian’s greatest accomplishments was:

• a) Constructing the Great Wall of China.
• b) Establishing a new system of laws.
• c) Writing religious texts for the church.
• d) Defeating the Persian Empire.

6. What is a mosaic?

• a) A style of architecture used in Byzantine churches.
• b) A picture created from small pieces of colored glass or stone.
• c) A type of government official in the Byzantine Empire.
• d) A decorative cloth used in royal ceremonies.

7. What is a regent?

• a) A ruler who conquers new lands.
• b) A person who governs in place of a ruler who is too young or unable to lead.
• c) A military leader in charge of the empire’s army.
• d) A religious scholar in the Byzantine church.

8. Who is considered a saint in the Byzantine Empire?

• a) A person honored by the church for their holiness.
• b) A high-ranking government official.
• c) A soldier who defended Constantinople.
• d) An artist who decorated churches.

9. Which of the following statements about Justinian’s rule is NOT true?

• a) He ordered the construction of the Hagia Sophia.
• b) He developed a more organized legal system.
• c) He personally wrote most of the empire’s laws.
• d) He expanded Byzantine territory through military campaigns.

10. Which religious text do Christians consider part of their sacred scripture in addition to the New Testament?

• a) The Quran
• b) The Hebrew Bible (Old Testament)
• c) The Bhagavad Gita
• d) The Book of Mormon