Byzantine Empire and Its Legacy

What was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire?

• Rome

• Constantinople

• Athens

• Alexandria

Which language was primarily preserved by the Byzantine Empire?

• French

• Latin

• Arabic

• Sanskrit

Who was the emperor responsible for the creation of the Justinian Code?

• Augustus

• Justinian

• Constantine

• Nero

What is the name of the famous church built under Justinian’s rule in Constantinople?

• Parthenon

• Hagia Sophia

• St. Peter’s Basilica

• Notre Dame

Which body of water is closest to the city of Constantinople?

• Red Sea

• Black Sea

• Caspian Sea

• Dead Sea

What term describes the spreading of Christianity from the Byzantine Empire to other regions?

• Diffusion

• Isolation

• Revolution

• Colonization

Which culture had a strong influence on the Byzantine Empire?

• Greek

• Chinese

• Indian

• Persian

Who was Justinian’s influential wife and advisor?

• Cleopatra

• Theodora

• Helena

• Livia

What was the main legal contribution of Justinian to the Byzantine Empire?

• Justinian Code

• Magna Carta

• Hammurabi’s Code

• Twelve Tables

Which geographic feature made Constantinople a key center for trade?

• Its location on a peninsula between two seas

• Its desert climate

• Its mountainous terrain

• Its inland position