Byzantine Empire, Mongols, and Russia Quiz

The Eastern Roman Empire became known as the Byzantine Empire primarily because it:

• Adopted Latin as its official language

• Continued Roman traditions in the East after the fall of the West

• Moved its capital to Rome

• Rejected Christianity

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The Eastern Roman Empire became known as the Byzantine Empire primarily because it:

• Adopted Latin as its official language

• Continued Roman traditions in the East after the fall of the West

• Moved its capital to Rome

• Rejected Christianity

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Which emperor commissioned the Hagia Sophia and created the Justinian Code?

• Constantine

• Theodosius

• Justinian I

• Basil II

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Empress Theodora is best remembered for:

• Leading the Mongol invasion of Russia

• Advising Justinian and expanding women’s rights

• Writing the Nicene Creed

• Converting Moscow to Catholicism

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Which event in 988 CE strengthened Byzantine influence in Kievan Rus’?

• The fall of Constantinople

• The crowning of the first Tsar

• Prince Vladimir’s conversion to Orthodox Christianity

• The signing of the Justinian Code

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The Great Schism of 1054 CE was a split between:

• Sunni and Shia Muslims

• Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Christianity

• Mongols and Russians

• Protestants and Catholics

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Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Great Schism?

• Disagreement over the Filioque clause

• Disputes about papal authority

• The use of Latin vs. Greek in services

• Mongol invasions of Eastern Europe

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Which best describes the political impact of Byzantine rule on Russia?

• It introduced democracy to Russian cities

• It strengthened the tradition of autocratic rule

• It abolished monarchies

• It established a republic system

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How did the fall of Constantinople in 1453 influence European history?

• It ended the Crusades immediately

• It led to the spread of Byzantine scholars and ideas into Western Europe

• It caused the collapse of the Ottoman Empire

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Which statement best explains the Mongol influence on Russian development?

• The Mongols encouraged Western European alliances

• They isolated Russia from Western Europe while strengthening centralized power

• They abolished tribute systems and promoted democracy

• They converted Russia to Catholicism

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