Unit 2 Review

The Byzantine Empire was most influenced by:

• Animism

• Christianity

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

• Shintoism

Which two cultures most influenced the Byzantine Empire? (Select two)

• Greek

• Indian

• Chinese

• Roman

• Egyptian

Which city was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?

• Athens

• Constantinople

• Rome

• Sparta

Which of the following did NOT contribute to the diffusion of Byzantine culture throughout the region?

• Isolationism

• Trade

• Geography

• A uniform system of language and writing

Justinian was known for which of the following? (select three)

• Establishing a code of laws that was clear, bringing order to the Byzantine Empire

• Issuing the Shotoku Constitution

• Spreading Christianity throughout the Byzantine Empire

• Promoting Islam throughout the Byzantine Empire

• Overseeing construction of the Hagia Sophia

What was the purpose of Justinian's Code?

• To revise and simplify ancient Roman laws

• To elaborate on Byzantine law

• To replace ancient Roman laws

• To blend Confucian principles into existing laws

Read the source below. Which architectural achievement of the Byzantine Empire is being described?

• Taj Mahal

• Great Wall

• Forbidden City

• Hagia Sophia

Byzantine architecture during Justinian's rule, such as the images below, was most influenced by ________ culture. (Select two)

• Roman

• Ottoman

• Chinese

• Greek

What was the significance of Constantinople's location? [Choose TWO]

• Its location on two continents--Asia and Europe--established it as a key trading city

• Its location between two mountain chains--the Andes and the Alps--made it difficult to attack

• Its location between two seas--the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea--established it as an important port city

• Its location at the intersection of two rivers--the Tigris and the Euphrates--made it a key trade city.

• Its location on two continents--Asia and Africa--established it as a key trading city.

Review the image of Constantinople to answer the question.

• Surrounded by heavily forested areas

• High walls

• Mountainous terrain

• Multiple bridges

• Surrounded by water on three sides