Byzantine Empire's Influence on Russia

The video tutorial discusses the Byzantine Empire, highlighting its capital, Constantinople, and its role in preserving Roman and Greek culture. It was a crucial trade route to the east and influenced Russia through cultural and religious means, introducing Orthodox Christianity and the Cyrillic alphabet. The Byzantine Empire was eventually captured by the Ottoman Empire in 1453. The video also covers Byzantine heritage, blending Christian beliefs with Greek art, and the achievements of Emperor Justinian, who preserved and transmitted Roman and Greek culture.

What was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire?

• Athens

• Rome

• Alexandria

• Constantinople

Which cultures did the Byzantine Empire preserve?

• Egyptian and Persian

• Roman and Greek

• Indian and Chinese

• Mayan and Aztec

Why was the Byzantine Empire's location significant?

• It was a major trade route to the east.

• It was isolated from other empires.

• It was surrounded by mountains.

• It was located in the desert.

How did the Byzantine Empire influence Russia?

• Through agricultural techniques

• By establishing trade embargoes

• By spreading Orthodox Christianity

• Through military conquest

What religious influence did the Byzantine Empire have on Russia?

• Islam

• Catholicism

• Buddhism

• Orthodox Christianity

In what year did the Ottoman Empire capture the Byzantine Empire?

• 1204

• 1066

• 1492

• 1453

Which of the following was NOT a part of Byzantine heritage?

• Preserving literature and science

• Leading the Crusades

• Blending Christian beliefs with Greek art

• Extending Roman engineering achievements

What was one of the major achievements of Emperor Justinian?

• Building the Great Wall of China

• Inventing the printing press

• Conquering Western Europe

• Preserving and transmitting Roman and Greek culture

Which legal principles did the Byzantine Empire adapt?

• Egyptian laws

• Roman principles of justice

• Feudal laws

• Mongolian codes

What was a key cultural contribution of the Byzantine Empire to Russia?

• The Arabic numeral system

• The Cyrillic alphabet

• The Latin alphabet

• The Gregorian calendar