Middle Ages P.1

What was one reason the Roman Empire was difficult to manage?

• A) It had too few cities
• B) It was too small
• C) It was too large

What external threat did the Roman Empire face?

• A) Friendly neighbors
• B) Invasions from barbarians
• C) Peaceful tribes

What city did Constantine establish as the new capital of the Roman Empire?

• A) Rome
• B) Alexandria
• C) Constantinople

How did Christianity influence the Byzantine Empire?

• a. It was ignored.
• b. It influenced art, music, and architecture.
• c. Only a few people followed it.

Why was the East Roman Empire stronger?

• a. It had more land.
• b. It was the center of wealth and trade.
• c. It had no enemies.

Which empire was stronger, the East Roman Empire or the West Roman Empire?

• a. West Roman Empire
• b. East Roman Empire
• c. Both were equal

What was the Justinian Code? (hint: Code of Hammurabi, Solon)

• a. a collection of the most important laws of Rome
• b. an oath taken by Justinian's army
• c. a secret document of the Byzantine Empire

Which of the following groups invaded the Byzantine Empire?

• a) Romans
• b) Slavs
• c) Egyptians

What does the term "byzantine" often mean today?

• a) Simple
• b) Modern
• c) Complicated

What did the Crusades fail to do for the Byzantine Empire?

• a) Capture new lands
• b) Protect it from enemies
• c) Build more churches