Topic 1.5 The Byzantine Empire Rises

What was the original name of the city that became the capital of the Byzantine Empire?

• Rome

• Byzantium

• Athens

• Alexandria

Which emperor is credited with founding the Byzantine Empire by moving the capital of the Roman Empire to Byzantium?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Constantine the Great

• Nero

What was the new name given to Byzantium after it became the capital of the Byzantine Empire?

• New Rome

• Constantinople

• Istanbul

• Antioch

Which Byzantine Emperor is known for creating a law code based on Roman law known as the "Corpus Juris Civilis"?

• Justinian I

• Heraclius

• Leo III

• Basil II

Which famous church, built under Emperor Justinian I, is considered a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture?

• St. Peter's Basilica

• Hagia Sophia

• Notre Dame

• Pantheon

In what year did the Fall of Constantinople occur, marking the end of the Byzantine Empire?

• 1204

• 1453

• 1492

• 1517

Which empire conquered Constantinople, leading to the fall of the Byzantine Empire?

• Ottoman Empire

• Persian Empire

• Holy Roman Empire

• Mongol Empire

What was the primary language of the Byzantine Empire after the 7th century?

• Latin

• Greek

• Arabic

• Persian

Which event in 1204 significantly weakened the Byzantine Empire?

• Attack by Muslim Turks

• Attacks by Western European crusaders

• The Nika Revolts

• The Great Schism

Who helped Justinian in managing the affairs of the empire?

• His trusted adviser Tribonian
• His beloved nephew Justinian
• His wife Theodora
• No one helped him?