Byzantine Empire Quiz

Who was the Roman Emperor that enacted reforms leading to the foundation of the Byzantine Empire?

• Augustus

• Diocletian

• Constantine

• Justinian

What city did Constantine rename after himself when he moved the capital of the Roman Empire?

• Rome

• Athens

• Constantinople

• Alexandria

Which language was primarily spoken in the Byzantine Empire?

• Latin

• Greek

• Arabic

• Persian

What was the name of the law code created under Justinian’s rule?

• The Twelve Tables

• Justinian’s Code

• Hammurabi’s Code

• Napoleonic Code

What was the Hippodrome in Constantinople mainly used for?

• Religious ceremonies

• Chariot races

• Military training

• Political meetings

Which two groups often clashed during chariot races in Constantinople?

• Reds and Yellows

• Blues and Greens

• Whites and Blacks

• Golds and Silvers

What major infrastructure project did Justinian complete in Constantinople?

• The Colosseum

• A 14 mile long city wall

• The Parthenon

• The Great Library

What was a major reason for moving the capital to Constantinople?

• It was closer to Egypt

• It was easy to defend

• It had more farmland

• It was less populated

Who was the powerful and influential wife of Emperor Justinian in the Byzantine Empire?

• Theodora

• Catherine

• Olga

• Sophia

What major event did Theodora help suppress during Justinian’s reign?

• Nika riots

• Mongol invasion

• Great Schism

• Baptism of Vladimir’s people