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WorksheetsRemote Review Week #3 (WHI.7-8)
Total questions: 150
Worksheet time: 1hrs 28mins
What emperor named Byzantium the new capital city of Rome?
Constantine
Augustus Caesar
Julius Caesar
Justinian
Constantinople is located on...
an island
a peninsula
a mountain
an ocean
One advantage of Constantinople's location was...
many natural harbors for boats to dock
protection from the Alps mountains
close to the Germanic tribes
close to China for trade
The Emperor during the Golden Age of the Byzantine Empire was
Justinian
Constantine
Octavian Caesar Augustus
Hammurabi
Byzantine culture can be best connected back to:
Gupta and Mauryan
China and Japan
Egypt and Mesopotamia
Greece and Rome
Which did Emperor Justinian NOT do?
reconquest much of the old Roman territory
expand trade and connect to the Silk Road
defeat Germanic invaders
sent missionaries to spread Christianity
Justinian's Code became the basis (beginning) for future laws in:
Western Europe
China
India
Egypt
Byzantine art was inspired by the Christian religion and...
imperial power
natural features
Muslim religion
Greek mythology
The famous Byzantine church with a dome roof is called the
Pantheon
Hagia Sophia
Parthenon
Temple
Much Byzantine art and architecture was paid for by...
imperial patronage
gold from Africa
donations from common people
slaves from Carthage
What type of art is used here?
mosaic
sculpture
painting
religious icon
Which church had priests who practiced celibacy?
Eastern Greek Orthodox
Western Roman Catholic
Which church used the Patriarch as their leader?
Eastern Greek Orthodox
Western Roman Catholic
Which church was close to the seat of power of the Byzantine government?
Eastern Greek Orthodox
Western Roman Catholic
Byzantine culture heavily influenced the culture of...
Russia and Eastern Europe
China
Persia
North Africa
What new alphabet was created for Slavic languages in Russia and Eastern Europe?
Latin
Cyrillic
Arabic
Roman
Byzantine traders traveled through Russia to get from the ___________________ Sea to the __________________ Sea
Mediterranean, Aegean
Black, Baltic
Arabian, North
Black, Indian
Which number accurately labels the capital of the Roman Empire after it was moved by Constantine?
1
2
3
4
Which statement best describes the strategic location of Constantinople?
It was located at the crossroads of the Asian and European continents.
It was close to the city of Rome.
It bordered the Mediterranean Sea.
It was located on an island and therefore free from invasions.
Where was the center of the Eastern Orthodox Church?
Jerusalem
Rome
Constantinople
Moscow
The major cause of the split between the Roman Catholic Church and the Greek Orthodox Church was the —
use of the Ten Commandments to guide behavior
belief in one God versus many gods
use of religious icons in church services
belief in the doctrine of the New Testament
- Easily fortified on a peninsula
-Natural harbors
What capital city is best described by this list?
What culture is best described by this list?
What is the name of this Byzantine domed shaped church?
Saint Peter's Basilica
Hagia Sophia
Taj Mahal
Vatican City
Who created the alphabet that spread to the Slavic people?
Saint Mark
Saint Cyril
Saint Christopher
Saint Matthew
Emperor Constantine chose the location for a new capital partly for its distance from —
trade routes
feudal kingdoms
Germanic invaders
Mongol hordes
Which statement best describes the economy of the Byzantine Empire?
It was a barter economy.
It was prosperous.
It was based on farming.
It was weak
What was one of the major effects of Justinian's law code?
Ended military campaigns in Northern Africa
Promoted the conquest of former Roman territories
Caused the spread of the bubonic plague
Preserved the core of Roman law for all time
Who was the head of the Byzantine Church?
The Emperor of the Byzantine Empire
The Patriarch of Constantinople
The Pope of Rome
The Emperor of Rome
Where was the center of the Eastern Orthodox Church?
Jerusalem
Rome
Constantinople
Moscow
The major cause of the split between the Roman Catholic Church and the Greek Orthodox Church was the —
use of the Ten Commandments to guide behavior
belief in one God versus many gods
use of religious icons in church services
belief in the doctrine of the New Testament
Which factor was most important about the site of Constantinople?
Mountains for stone building materials
Peninsula for easily constructed defenses
River valley to provide rich farmland
Desert oasis to supply fresh water
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
How did Justinian expand the Byzantine Empire?
Reconquered former Roman territories
Became allied with the Persians
Bought land from the Germanic tribes
Campaigned across the Arabian Peninsula
This illustration depicts Byzantine art by focusing on
religious icons
geometrical shapes
astrological signs
secular subjects
This picture is an example of which type of art from the Byzantine Empire?
Ideograph
Mosaic
Pictogram
Realistic Painting
Byzantine artists were inspired by imperial powers and
Christianity
Humanity
Zoroastrianism
Islam
Which characteristic describes the early Catholic Church?
Established monasteries in Russia
Centered in Mecca
Headed by the Pope
Conducted services in Greek
The practice of Orthodox Christianity in Russia was primarily the result of contact with the
Islamic Empire
Persian Empire
Mongol Empire
Byzantine Empire
Which geographic factor was most important to the growth of the Byzantine Empire?
Access to trade routes
Abundant fertile soil
River water for irrigation
Extensive iron deposits
Which architectural aspect would MOST LIKELY have been an influence of the Byzantine Empire?
Small windows
onion shaped dome
tall arches
concrete columns
Who was the head of the Byzantine Church?
The Emperor of the Byzantine Empire
The Patriarch of Constantinople
The Pope of Rome
The Emperor of Rome
One of the main accomplishments of Justinian was -
making Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire
stopping the Islamic conquest of Western European territories
reconquering territory that had once belonged to the Roman Empire
defeating an invading army of Ottoman Turks
Which civilization most influenced the architecture of this church?
Greek
Roman
Indian
Byzantine
All were advantages of Constantinople's location EXCEPT--
It was a easily fortified site on a peninsula
provided protection of the eastern frontier
close to the west making Germanic invasions a threat
had natural harbors for trade
Which is true of the role of Constantinople
The city was founded and permanently controlled by the Ottomans
Was considered the capital of the Western Roman Empire
Was a link to the past preserving Greek & Roman culture
The city was too isolated making trade impossible
Byzantine artists were known for their holy images of Jesus & Saints called --
paper cutting
icons
origami
calligraphy
What is Byzantine art that is made using glass or stone tiles called?
sculpture
painting
printmaking
mosaics
While people in Western Roman Empire spoke Latin, people in the Byzantine Empire spoke -
Sanskrit
Greek
Old English
Russian
This Byzantine Domed Church is called --
Parthenon
Hagia Sophia
Colosseum
Dome of the Rock
The Western Church became centered in which city?
Jerusalem
Constantinople
Rome
Alexandria
Who became accepted as the highest church official by Byzantine Christians?
Pope
Friar
Patriarch
Cleric
All are ways the Byzantine culture influenced Eastern Europe and Russia except--
ideas spread through trade routes of the Black & Baltic Seas
adoption of the Greek alphabet for the Slavic language
adoption of the Roman Catholic Church
aspects such as religious art and architecture were adopted
Eventually, in 1453, Constantinople will be taken over by:
Muslim Ottomans
Greek Spartans
Chinese warriors
Indian Guptas
The Great Wall and conquest
Islam spread into all of the following areas EXCEPT:
Fertile Crescent
Iran
Central Asia
Italy
1. There is only one God, Allah, and Muhammad is the Last Great Prophet
2. Pray Five Times a Day Facing Mecca
3. Alms Giving= Charity (giving to the poor)
4. The Month of Ramadan= Fasting from sun up to sunset
5. Hajj= Pilgrimage to Mecca at least Once in lifetime
Which religion encourages its followers to make a pilgrimage to this site?
Islam
Hinduism
Buddhism
Christianity
What best completes the title of this map?
the Plague
Islam
Judaism
the Crusades
Which characteristic describes the earliest followers of Islam?
Nomads in West Africa
Migrated from Central Asia
Lived on the Arabian Peninsula
Sea traders from South Asia
In the Muslim Empire, which language helped trade and stimulated intellectual activity?
Arabic
Persian
Greek
Latin
Which group was most responsible for spreading this cultural characteristic?
Roman soldiers
Islamic traders
Egyptian pharaohs
Sumerian bureaucrats
Which of the following was an impact of the death of Ali?
Muslim pilgrims no longer traveled to Medina
A permanent split occurred within the religion
Muslim teacher no longer made the Hajj
The desert tribes declared a lasting truce
The Dome of the Rock is an example of which civilization's achievements in art and architecture?
Chinese
Greek
Islamic
Roman
Which of the following is MOST associated with Muslim architecture?
Minarets
Columns
Arches
Catacomb
How many times do you have to do the ritual of prayer each day?
3
1
2
5
One obligation of a Muslim is to make at least one pilgrimage to:
Medina
Dome of the Rock
Baghdad
Mecca
Who was the founder of Islam?
Muhammad
Moses
Abu-Bakr
Jesus Christ
What are the two main holy cities of Islam?
Mecca and Medina
Mecca and Damascus
Damascus and Jerusalem
Petra and Medina
What is thisIslamic building called?
House of Wisdom
Kaaba
Dome of Rock
Hagia Sophia
