CP From Rome to Byzantium: A Journey Through Time Quiz *7*

What was the main objective of the lesson on the Byzantine Empire?

• To study the military tactics of the Byzantine Empire

• To understand the geography of the Byzantine Empire

• To explain the transformation of the Eastern Roman Empire into the Byzantine Empire

• To learn about the fall of the Western Roman Empire

How long did the Byzantine Empire last?

• Over 1,000 years

• 500 years

• 750 years

• 1,000 years

What event marked the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

• The rise of the Ottoman Empire

• The fall of Rome in 476 AD

• The fall of Constantinople

• The Great Schism

Which city became the new capital of the Eastern Roman Empire in 330 AD?

• Rome

• Athens

• Constantinople

• Alexandria

What was the official language of the Byzantine Empire?

• Latin

• Hebrew

• Greek

• Arabic

Who was the first Roman Emperor to legalize Christianity?

• Augustus

• Nero

• Julius Caesar

• Constantine the Great

What was the Great Schism?

• The division of the Roman Empire into East and West

• The split of Christianity into Eastern and Western branches

• The fall of Constantinople

• The rise of the Byzantine Empire

Which language was important in religion and culture in the Byzantine Empire?

• Greek

• Arabic

• Persian

• Latin

What role did Constantine the Great play in Christianity?

• He was indifferent to Christianity

• He banned Christianity

• He persecuted Christians

• He legalized and promoted Christianity

What was the Byzantine Empire famous for?

• Its democratic government

• Its vast territories

• Its art, architecture, and culture

• Its military conquests