The Byzantine Empire was the continuation of the Eastern—

• Persian Empire.

• Mongol Empire.

• Ottoman Empire.

• Roman Empire.

The Byzantine Empire preserved and expanded the cultures of which civilizations?

• Greek

• Roman

• Persian

• Egyptian

• Arab

The Hagia Sophia was a Christian cathedral that was commissioned by Justinian I and completed in 537. When the Ottoman Turks conquered the city in 1453, the Hagia Sofia—

What was the significance of the Code of Justinian?

• It defined the roles of leadership in the Christian church

• It was a set of laws that influenced future Western legal systems

• It created a democratic form of government for the first time in history

• It outlined the individual rights of citizens in the Byzantine Empire

This Byzantine empress, the wife of Justinian I, was known for her powerful influence at court and for getting laws enacted which elevated the status of women. Who was she?

• Cassandra

• Eloise

• Helena

• Theodora

Which statement best explains the prosperity of Constantinople in the Byzantine Empire?

• It was at the mouth of the Nile River, creating a natural port and market center for North Africa

• Because of its location, it was a major trade center between Europe and Asia

• There was an abundance of gold discovered in the hills around the city

• It had a large, powerful army that gained bountiful riches during conquests.

Which letter on this map represents the center of power of the Byzantine Empire?

• A

• B

• C

• D

The geographic location of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire,

• prevented invasions from rival empires.

• allowed for trading contacts with Europe, Africa, and Asia.

• made it prone to flooding and constant trade interruptions.

• enabled overland, but not overseas, trade with Europe and Asia.

Which city is the birthplace of Islam?

• Jakarta

• Jerusalem

• Mecca

• Medina

The duties expected of every Muslim are outlined in the

• Five Pillars

• Eightfold Path

• Ten Commandments

• Seven Sanctities