Byzantine Empire Vocabulary

What are mosaics made of?

• Large pieces of wood

• Small pieces of colored glass, stone, or tile

• Sheets of metal

• Blocks of clay

Who was considered the "Big Boss" of the Byzantine Empire?

• The Pope

• The Emperor

• The King

• The Sultan

Which of the following is a feature of a basilica?

• Low ceilings

• High ceilings

• Narrow walkways

• Simple decorations

Which famous building is an example of a basilica?

• Eiffel Tower

• Hagia Sophia

• Statue of Liberty

• Big Ben

What term did the Romans use to refer to people who didn't speak Greek or Latin?

• Citizens

• Barbarians

• Allies

• Emperors

What was Justinian's nickname?

• The Emperor Who Slept

• The Emperor Who Never Slept

• The Sleeping Emperor

• The Restless Emperor

Which of the following is Justinian famous for?

• Writing poetry

• Building the Colosseum

• Making new laws

• Discovering America

What was one of Justinian's goals during his reign?

• To explore new continents

• To rebuild the Roman Empire

• To invent new technology

• To conquer Asia

What was Theodora's profession before she became powerful in the empire?

• Politician

• Performer

• Merchant

• Scholar

What has the Hagia Sophia been used as over time?

• A palace and a museum

• A library and a school

• A church and a mosque

• A fortress and a market