WorksheetsThe Byzantine Empire
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 16mins
In your opinion, what was the single most important aspect of the Byzantine Empire?
the location of it's capitol at Constantinople
the strength of it's most famous ruler; Justinian I
they were made up of several different cultures that blended together
they had an organized code of laws called Justinian's code
Theodora gave many rights to women for the first time in history
What gave Constantinople special advantages?
It was in the middle of the European continent
It was located right next to Rome
It was surrounded on three sides by water
It wasn't easily found and few traded there
Because of the blended cultures that came into the Byzantine Empire the empire became less Roman and more......?
Asian
African
Italian
Greek
Which of these is an achievement of the Byzantine Empire?
Conquered lands on most of the continent of Asia
Brought Christianity to people in Eastern Europe
The invention of gunpowder
The unification of the western and eastern Roman Empire
Which of these was NOT a contribution of Justinian?
Conquering the capitol of the western Roman Empire
Improved women's rights
Created Justinian's Code
Constructed the Hagia Sophia
What is a mosaic?
Christian holy people
pictures or patterns made from small pieces of colored glass or stone
Which of these was NOT a military conquest of Justinian?
Began using a cavalry in the army
Conquered Italy and parts of Spain and northern Africa
Conquered the Hun's in the Battle of Constantinople
Protected the eastern border from Persia
What is one thing that is responsible for Justinian not being able to hold on to his conquered land?
the Hun's took over the capitol
Justinian's general started a Civil War
the people did not respect Justinian's code
Justinian's Plague moved through Asia and Europe
The Hagia Sophia went from a Christian Church to a place of worship for what religion?
Judaism
Christianity
Buddhism
Islam
Which of these is an architectural legacy of Rome?
Blocked pyramids
Tree poll houses
Steal buildings
Systems of aqueducts
Select ALL answers that are TRUE about the Byzantine Empire
It was a continuation of the Western Roman Empire
It's capitol was at Constantinople
Citizens of the empire spoke French
Women's rights were improved during the reign of this empire
Greek was the most common language throughout the empire
Which Byzantine emperor succeeded in taking back much of the Italian peninsula?
Theodosius
Charlemagne
Diocletian
Justinian
Which number is the location of Constantinople?
1
2
3
4
What sea is located the north of Constantinople?
Aegean Sea
Black Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Red Sea
What sea is located southwest of Constantinople?
Red Sea
Aegean Sea
Black Sea
Caspian Sea
What sea separates Europe from Africa?
Mediterranean Sea
Black Sea
Caspian Sea
Red Sea
