Byzantine Empire Quiz

What was the Byzantine Empire once a part of?

• The Western Roman Empire

• The Eastern Roman Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Holy Roman Empire

Who brought Christianity to Ireland in 432?

• Avars

• Franks

• St. Patrick

• Lombards

What was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire?

• Rome

• Athens

• Constantinople

• Alexandria

Which empire was larger and richer than Rome before and after Rome fell?

• Ottoman Empire

• Byzantine Empire

• Persian Empire

• Egyptian Empire

What did Justinian I accomplish during his reign?

• Built the Great Wall of China

• Ended up taking back North Africa and all of Italy

• Discovered America

• Conquered India

What significant legal contribution was made during Justinian I's reign?

• The Magna Carta

• The Code of Hammurabi

• The Justinian Code

• The Napoleonic Code

What was the role of Theodora in the Byzantine Empire?

• Military General

• Religious Leader

• Advisor

• Architect

What was the main reason for the Nika Revolt against Justinian?

• High taxes

• Justinian's efforts to reform the Byzantine Empire

• Foreign invasions

• Religious differences

Who convinced Justinian not to leave during the Nika Revolt?

• His generals

• Theodora

• The Senate

• His advisors

What was the result of Justinian's changes after his death?

• The government was prosperous

• The government was bankrupt

• The government expanded

• The government was stable