Byzantine Empire History and Culture

What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?

• Rome

• Athens

• Constantinople

• Alexandria

Which language did the Byzantines replace Latin with?

• Arabic

• Greek

• Persian

• Hebrew

What was the name of the large Christian church built by Justinian?

• St. Peter's Basilica

• Notre Dame

• Hagia Sophia

• Westminster Abbey

In what year did the Byzantine Empire come to an end?

• 1204

• 1453

• 1492

• 1066

What was the new branch of Christianity created by the Byzantines called?

• Protestantism

• Eastern Orthodoxy

• Roman Catholicism

• Anglicanism

Who was the emperor of Byzantium from 797 to 802?

• Justinian I

• Constantine

• Irene

• Theodosius

Which empire captured Constantinople in 1453?

• Roman Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Persian Empire

• Mongol Empire

What type of art did the Byzantines make using broken bits of stone?

• Frescoes

• Mosaics

• Sculptures

• Tapestries

Which sea did the Byzantine Empire extend around?

• Black Sea

• Red Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Caspian Sea

What was one of the challenges faced by the Byzantine Empire?

• Lack of resources

• Frequent invasions

• Internal revolts

• Economic prosperity