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WorksheetsConstantinople and Justinian
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 8mins
The city of Constantinople was conquered by the —
Mughal Empire
Egyptian Empire
Persian Empire
Ottoman Empire
What made Constantinople an easily fortified site?
It was on a peninsula bordered by natural harbors.
It was an island surrounded by the Aegean Sea.
It was located on top of a mountain.
It was in a valley surrounded by mountains.
Which statement best describes the strategic location of Constantinople?
It was located on an island and therefore free from invasions.
It bordered the Mediterranean Sea.
It was close to the city of Rome.
It was located at the crossroads of the Asian and European continents.
Constantinople was an important trading center because of its location on the —
Black Sea
Adriatic Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Caspian Sea
The Byzantine Empire preserved the cultural heritage of which empires?
Egypt and Mesopotamia
China and Persia
Greece and Persia
Greece and Rome
Which statement best describes the economy of the Byzantine Empire?
It was weak.
It was based on farming.
It was a barter economy.
It was prosperous.
Which number represents the city that served as the center of trade for the Byzantine Empire?
1
2
3
4
Which of the following was NOT a reason for the capital of Rome to be moved to the Byzantine Empire?
It was isolated from German barbarian attacks.
It was located closer to important trade routes.
It was a holy city for Christians.
It was located on a peninsula making it easier to defend.
Justinian was the ruler of the —
Egyptian Empire
Carthaginian Empire
Byzantine Empire
Persian Empire
One of the greatest contributions of Justinian’s Code was it —
was solely dependent upon Christian principles
included all of Rome’s laws
provided the framework for western law today
improved the status of women
Under the reign of Justinian, the Byzantine Empire expanded into all of the following areas EXCEPT —
North Africa
Northern Europe
Balkan Peninsula
Italian Peninsula
The best reason for Emperor Justinian's codification of Roman law was to —
abolish Roman law and establish a new set of laws
grant Emperor Justinian complete control over his subjects
clarify and change Roman law to better fit Byzantine society
abolish the system of slavery used during the Roman Empire
Which of the following contributed to the expansion of the Byzantine Empire?
A weak government
The teachings of Christianity
A well trained and loyal army
The use of the Greek language
Under Justinian, the Byzantine Empire –
made peace with the Arab Empire.
expelled the Visigoths from Europe.
founded new colonies in southern Africa.
reclaimed some Roman territory that had been lost.
