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WorksheetsDDMS Byzantine 6
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The capital of the new Byzantine empire was known as...
a)
Cary
b)
Constantinople
c)
Alexandria
d)
Corsicanople
2.
This territory was originally under which big empire?
a)
Greek
b)
Rome
c)
Egypt
d)
Mesopotamia
3.
Why did Rome split the huge empire into two halves?
a)
It would be better for tax collection
b)
The military would be more efficient
c)
It would be easier to govern
d)
It would make them endure for many years to come
4.
The city was in between which seas?
a)
Black and Aegean
b)
Mediterranian and Adriatic
c)
Ionian and Black
d)
Aegean and Adriatic
5.
The capital of the new Byzantine Empire was located on which physical land feature?
a)
Island
b)
Mountains
c)
Coast
d)
Peninsula
6.
What was the official language of the Byzantine Empire?
a)
Latin
b)
English
c)
Germanic
d)
Greek
7.
The Byzantine Christians developed their own version of faith. What was it called?
a)
Roman Catholic
b)
Greek Orthodox
c)
Greek Catholic
d)
Roman Orthodox
8.
This emperor was known for being a very learned man. He studied everything from music to politics to architecture.
a)
Justinian
b)
Constantine
c)
Theodosius
d)
Caesar
9.
What did Justinian do to make lives better for those he ruled over?
a)
Fought with Asians in the East
b)
Gave slaves equal rights as citzens
c)
Forced all to become Christians
d)
Instituted reforms like women's rights
10.
What is another name for the Corpus of Civil Law?
a)
Constantine's Codification
b)
Justinian's Laws
c)
Constantine's Justification
d)
Justinian's Code
11.
What was the name of the massive cathedral Justinian commissioned to be built?
a)
Justinian's Cathedral
b)
Byzantium's Holy Building
c)
Hagia Sophia
d)
Holy Worship of Catholocism
12.
What was one of Justinian's greatest goals?
a)
Reestablish the Roman Empire
b)
Reestablish peace around the Mediterranian
c)
Reestablish the Egyptian Dynasty
d)
Build an empire even bigger and stronger than Alexander the Great
13.
Eventually what was the official religion of the Byzantine Empire?
a)
Islam
b)
Judaism
c)
Buddhism
d)
Christianity
14.
One very familiar Justinian Code law that we recognize today...
a)
Innocent until proven guilty
b)
Guilty until proven innocent
c)
Equal rights for men and women
d)
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you
15.
This code of laws is modeled after Justinian's Code.
a)
US Constitution
b)
US Branches of Government
c)
US Bill of Rights
d)
US States and Capitals
16.
Which emperor decided to split the massive Roman Empire?
a)
Justinian
b)
Constantine
c)
Diocletian
d)
Augustus
17.
Who is credited for helping Justinian to rule the Byzantine Empire?
a)
The Pope
b)
Theodora
c)
Cleopatra
d)
Jupiter
18.
Constantinople was a key trading route between which territories?
a)
Europe, Africa, and Asia
b)
Egypt, Asia, India
c)
Greece, Rome, Europe
d)
Africa, Sardinia, Asia
19.
Under Justinian's Code of Laws how was murder punished?
a)
Prison sentence
b)
Death
c)
Community service hours
d)
banishment
20.
Today this action is a crime, but it was not a crime in the Byzantine times.
a)
Murder
b)
Robbery
c)
Failing to pay your debts
d)
Arson
21.
Who wrote the historical books that describe the reign and accomplishments of Justinian?
a)
Heredotus
b)
Theodora
c)
Procopius
d)
Belasarius
22.
Which religion did Justinian insist his subjects follow?
a)
Greek gods
b)
Roman gods
c)
Islam
d)
Christianity
23.
What kind of artwork shows both Justinian and Theodora from the Byzantine era?
a)
Mosaics
b)
Paintings
c)
Sculptures
d)
Weavings
24.
Justinian had to secure the eastern border from these invaders before he could try to regain western Rome.
a)
Popes
b)
Greeks
c)
Ostragoths
d)
Persians
25.
At the height of his power, how did Justinian's empire compare in territory size to the Roman empire?
a)
Justinian's was much smaller
b)
Justinian's was much larger
c)
Justinian's was almost equal
d)
Justinian's was much more religious
26.
Under Justinian's Code, which right did women have?
a)
Own propery
b)
Make a contract and a will
c)
Bring a lawsuit
d)
All of the above
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