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WorksheetsByzantine and Islamic Empires
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which emperor converted to Christianity and legalized the religion?
a)
Justinian
b)
Constantine
c)
Julius Caesar
d)
Augustus
2.
Which city was a good location for a new capital because it was away from the Germanic invasions in the West?
a)
Athens
b)
Rome
c)
Constantinople
d)
Babylon
3.
Which emperor of the Byzantine Empire codified the 12 Tables and reconquered Roman territory?
a)
Constantine
b)
Julius Caesar
c)
Justinian
d)
Augustus
4.
Which two art forms are from the Byzantine Empire?
a)
arches and columns
b)
stained glass and carving
c)
paintings and sculpture
d)
mosaics and icons
5.
The city of Constantinople was eventually conquered by...
a)
Ottomans
b)
Romans
c)
Germans
d)
Russians
6.
Which code was created during the Byzantine Empire that is used as the basis for Western law codes today?
a)
Hammurabi's Code
b)
Justinian Code
c)
12 Tables
d)
10 Commandments
7.
Which civilization influenced Russian architecture?
a)
Roman
b)
Greek
c)
Byzantine
d)
European
8.
Which language was used in religious services in Rome?
a)
Latin
b)
Greek
c)
Russian
d)
English
9.
The center of the Eastern Orthodox Church was located in which city?
a)
Rome
b)
Athens
c)
Constantinople
d)
Catahoyuk
10.
Who is the head of the Western Catholic Church?
a)
Patriarch
b)
Pope
c)
Emperor
d)
King
11.
Which language was spread by Islamic traders?
a)
Greek
b)
Arabic
c)
Latin
d)
English
12.
Which two cities on the Arabian peninsula are holy to Muslims?
a)
Constantinople and Athens
b)
Cairo and Rome
c)
Mecca and Medina
d)
Baghdad and Jerusalem
13.
Which text is considered the holy to the religion of Islam?
a)
Torah
b)
New Testment
c)
Qur'an
d)
Vedas
14.
Disagreement of the next successor after Muhammad died led to...
a)
No clear leader
b)
The end of Islam
c)
A division in Islam
d)
War
15.
Which battle ended the expansion of Islam?
a)
Battle of Sunni's
b)
Battle of Spain
c)
Battle of Baghdad
d)
Battle of Tours
16.
Which of the following is an example of Islamic architecture?
a)
Parthenon
b)
Dome of the Rock
c)
Pantheon
d)
Hagia Sophia
17.
Which religion was spread by Apostles?
a)
Christianity
b)
Judaism
c)
Islam
d)
Buddhism
18.
Which religion believes in the 4 Noble Truths and following the Eightfold Path?
a)
Christianity
b)
Hinduism
c)
Buddhism
d)
Islam
19.
Which of the following is considered the book of teachings for Judaism?
a)
Torah
b)
Qur'an
c)
New Testament
d)
Vedas
20.
Which religion is NOT monotheistic?
a)
Islam
b)
Greek and Roman Mythology
c)
Christianity
d)
Judaism
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