Byzantine Empire Review

What language was spoken in the Eastern Roman Empire?

• German

• Greek

• Latin

• Arabic

The Byzantine Empire was founded on _____.

• By the Visigoths

• On the authority of the Christian church

Which three are part of the Code of Justinian?

• Included all past Roman law

• Included law from Chinese philosophers

• Included modern Byzantine law

• Included commentary from judges across the centuries

• Included laws forbidding women's rights

Why was Constantinople's location very important? (choose 2)

• It was located near Rome.

• It lay between Europe & Asia.

• It was between the Med Sea & Black Sea.

• It was located near Carthage.

Theodora got the laws rewritten to protect the rights of women. Which of these accomplishments is that?

• Social/Cultural

• Political

• Architectural

Why was Constantinople an important TRADE location? (Choose 2)

• It was located along the Silk Road.

• It was protected by large walls.

• It was home of the Hippodrome.

• It had a natural harbor.

TRUE OR FALSE: Due to its location, the Byzantine Empire was more prone to barbarian invasions than the Western Roman Empire.

• True

• False

Unlike the Western Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire was _____.

• A Christian state.

• A place with poor cities.

What was the purpose of the building in the picture?

• Place of worship

• Used as emperor's palace

• Place of social entertainment

• Place of economic activity

Justinian conquered much of the North African coast. Name the type of achievement.

• Political achievement

• Social/ Cultural achievement

• Architectural achievement