Quiz on the Roman and Byzantine Empires

What were some of the reasons for the fall of the Roman Empire?

• Internal political corruption and economic difficulties

• Expansion of trade routes on the Silk Roads to Tatooine

• Increase in population in the land known as Middle-Earth

• Technological advancements

Which emperor divided the Roman Empire to increase administrative efficiency?

• Augustus

• Diocletian

• Nero

• Julius Caesar

What was the dominant language of the Byzantine Empire?

• Latin

• Persian

• Greek

• Arabic

What was the new capital established by Emperor Constantine called?

• Rome

• Alexandria

• Constantinople

• Athens

Until what year did the Byzantine Empire survive at Constantinople?

• 1204

• 1453

• 476

• 800

What was the primary reason for the establishment of the Frankish Kingdom under Charlemagne?

• To create a new religious order

• To unite most of Western Europe

• To establish a trade network

• To conquer the Eastern Roman Empire

How did Charlemagne's empire influence the relationship between Church and State in Europe?

• It separated Church and State completely

• It established a strong alliance between Church and State

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• It led to the Church ruling over the State

What was the role of serfs in the feudal system during the Middle Ages?

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• They were bound to the land and worked for the lords

• They were military leaders of the nobles and kings

• They were merchants and traders

What was a key characteristic of European political organization after Charlemagne's empire broke up?

• Strong centralized government

• Weak kings and independent nobles

• Unified military command

• Democratic elections hosted by Sir Mix-a-Lot

What was a significant economic characteristic of the period described in the text?

• Increase in trade and travel

• Decline in trade and travel

• Expansion of urban centers

• Growth of industrialization