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WorksheetsChristianity and the Byzantine Empire
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which city was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
Athens
Constantinople
Rome
Sparta
Which event led to the creation of the Byzantine Empire?
the relocation of the capital of the Roman Empire to Constantinople
the opening of the Silk Road
the creation of Christianity
the establishment of a dictatorship under Julius Caesar
Why did Christianity blossom in the lands controlled by the Byzantine Empire?
The Byzantine Empire built churches and made Christianity the official religion.
The Turkish invaders brought Christianity to the region, increasing its popularity.
Trade with the Middle East brought Christianity to the region.
Justinian attempted to ban all religion, but local churches controlled the Senate.
This is a map of Europe.
Which number correctly identifies the location of the Byzantine Empire?
1
2
3
4
How are the Code of Hammurabi, the Twelve Tables, and the Justinian Code similar?
They emphasized social equality.
They were a written set of laws.
They set up democratic governments.
They encouraged trade.
When did the Byzantine Empire occur?
Before the Roman Empire became one of the largest empires in the world.
After the fall of Rome, and the end of Roman Empire.
At the same time the Persian Empire was in control of Iran.
After Genghis Khan became the leader of the Mongol Empire.
Emperor Justinian's lasting contribution to the strength of the Byzantine Empire can best be seen from which of his actions?
He respected the ideas of his subjects regardless of their social rank.
He developed an organized collection and explanation of laws for the people.
He built the famous church, Hagia Sophia, which still stands today.He built the famous church, Hagia Sophia, which still stands today.
He was an energetic ruler who worked on a task until it was completed.
Which idea completes this web diagram?
Resistance to outside influences
Unorganized government structure
Location good for trade and easy to defend
Weak, ineffective leaders
What was a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire to global history?
the development of written communication
the development and spread of the Islamic religion
the preservation and spread of Greek and Roman cultures
the emphasis on equal rights for all people
In what way are Judaism and Christianity similar?
They both believe Jesus is the Messiah of the world.
They both share a belief in multiple Gods.
They both consider the New Testament to be the word of God.
They both follow the Ten Commandments as a moral code.
In what way was Christianity a change from the religious practices of the Ancient Greeks and Romans?
Christians promoted the idea of reincarnation.
Christians believed that a higher being was flawed just like humans.
Christians taught that there was an afterlife.
Christians believed there was only one God.
What effect did the spread of Christianity have on the Roman Empire?
It was eventually adopted as the official religion of the Empire and became an important part of western culture.
It caused non-Christian countries to stop trading with the Roman Empire in order to keep people from converting.
It prevented the spread of other religious beliefs such as Islam.
It led to decrease in wealth since Christians took vows to live in poverty.
Prior to Constantine's conversion, how did Roman leaders react to the spread of Christianity within the Roman Empire?
They accepted Christianity and forced everyone to convert
They ignored Christians and allowed them to practice their religion without interference.
They persecuted Christians and forced them into hiding.
They adopted some aspects of Christianity and merged them with their own beliefs.
What is the fundamental belief of Christianity?
All people must follow the Tenfold Path to improve their lives.
The world is controlled by multiple Gods who often fight with each other.
Salvation is given to all people through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
People can gain enlightenment through meditation and self-reflection.
What was the main reason Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire?
Roman Emperors converted to Christianity and declared it the official religion of the Empire.
Judaism was outlawed, and Jews converted to Christianity out of fear of punishment.
The Roman military forced people to convert to Christianity or face death.
Deaths from unknown diseases caused individuals to look for a new God.
Why did Christianity become the central religion of Europe?
African trading kingdoms prevented Christianity from spreading out of the Middle East.
The Roman Empire made Christianity its official religion.
Middle Eastern traders forced Europeans to practice Christianity.
Germanic tribes brought Christianity to the lands they conquered.
This chart describes several characteristics of Christianity. Which characteristic best completes this chart?
economic
polytheistic
monotheistic
scientific
What was the importance of the Justinian Code?
It simplified the Roman legal system to make it more accessible to the average citizen.
It gave power to the Senate and Patrician classes creating an Empire.
It allowed all males to be educated in government funded schools.
It changed the religion of the Roman Empire from polytheism to Christianity.
What relationship between the Roman Empire and Christianity is shown in these maps?
The Roman Empire tolerated Christianity, but it did not spread.
Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire.
Christianity spread throughout Asia and modern Russia.
The Roman Empire banned Christianity within its borders.
Why did Justinian create the Justinian Code?
to develop a written set of laws in the Byzantine Empire
to ensure peace with the Germanic kingdoms
to expand the powers of the Catholic Church
to establish a trade relationship with Egypt
