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Chapter 21 Byzantine Empire

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Greek Roots of the Byzantine empire are reflected in it's

a)

Language - Greek

b)

Art - Mosaics

c)

Engineering - Hagia Sophia

d)

Economy - Trade

2.
Who moved the capital of Rome to Byzantium and renamed it "New Rome" (later Constantinople)?
a)
Justinian
b)
Constantine 
c)
Charlemagne
d)
Leo III
3.

Who was the leader of the church in the Byzantine empire, Eastern Orthodox Church?

a)

The pope

b)

The patriarch

c)

The emperor

d)

The people

4.

What emperor had the law code re-written and organized?

a)

Charlemagne

b)

Justinian

c)

Theodora

d)

Constantine

5.

Why was Justinian's Code of laws important?

a)

It established all rules regarding taxation.

b)

It established codes regarding the Eastern Orthodox Church.

c)

It formed the basis of European Law.

d)

It established what entertainment acts were at Hippodrome.

6.

Who conquered the Byzantines in 1453?

a)

The Franks

b)

The Ottoman Turks

c)

The Holy Roman Empire

d)

The Mongols

7.
Which of the following statements correctly describes Justinian's impact on the Byzantine empire?
a)
Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire began a centuries long expansion
b)
Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire reached its largest size ever
c)
Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire shrank to half its original size
d)
Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire fell to the Turks
8.

Which Byzantine emperor rebuilt the Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture?

a)

Justinian

b)

Constantine

c)

Zeno

d)

Irene

9.

One economic advantage of naming Constantinople as the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire was that it __________

a)

was surrounded by protective walls.

b)

was a center of religious power.

c)

had shrunk in size.

d)

was located near trade routes between Europe and Asia.

10.
What was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire? 
a)
Rome 
b)
Athens 
c)
Constantinople 
d)
Italy 
11.
Which groups had the most influence on the government, culture and beliefs of the Byzantine Empire? 
a)
Arians, Huns and Vandals 
b)
Muslims and Persians 
c)
Jews and Visigoths 
d)
Romans, Greeks and Christians 
12.

Who was the Byzantine Emperor who ruled from 527-565 C.E. and ruled the empire at its height.

a)

Cyril

b)

Augustus

c)

Justinian

d)

Constantine

13.

One type of art used in the Byzantine Empire was called ______where they used pieces of glass to make pictures.

a)

mosaics

b)

frescoes

c)

watercolors

14.

What was the name of Justinian's wife?

a)

Theodora

b)

Helena

c)

Cleopatra

d)

Maya Angelou

15.

Peninsula means that water surrounds land on how many sides?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

all sides

16.

What body of water separates Africa from Europe and was a central trading location for Constantinople?

a)

Pacific Ocean

b)

Black Sea

c)

Red Sea

d)

Mediterranean Sea

17.

Which IS TRUE regarding the Nika Revolts and their aftermath?

a)

Justinian had to convince Theodora to stay and fight.

b)

After they were over, Justinian rebuilt the city.

c)

He burned schools and hospitals after the fighting was over.

d)

He gave away more territory to the Barbarians.

18.

The Byzantine Empire and Eastern Roman Empire are referring to the same empire

a)

True

b)

False

19.
What was the name of the code that unifed Byzantine and western Roman empire?
a)
Hammurabi's Code
b)
Justinian's Code
c)
Theodora's Code
d)
Byzantine's Code
20.
Why was Constantinople such a prosperous city?
a)
Trade hub for Europe, Asia, and Africa
b)
Great architecture 
c)
Autocratic rulers 
d)
The pope lives there
21.
Identify this Byzantine Church that was commissioned by Justinian.
a)
Hagia Sophia
b)
National Cathedral
c)
Notre Dame
d)
Taj Mahal
22.

What church (branch of Christianity) was founded in the Byzantine/Eastern Empire?

a)

Eastern Orthodox

b)

Roman Catholic

c)

Lutheran

d)

Methodist

23.
Who was the famous lady that influenced her husband to increase some legal rights of women?
a)
Irene
b)
Theodora
c)
Joan of Arc 
d)
Eleanor of Aquitaine 
24.
Why is Justinian's Code of laws so important today?
a)
It established all rules regarding. taxation.
b)
It established codes regarding the Eastern Orthodox Church.
c)
It established the basis for legal codes in Western World.
d)
It established what entertainment acts were at Hippodrome.
25.
Which groups had the most influence on the government, culture and beliefs of the Byzantine Empire? 
a)
Arians, Huns and Vandals 
b)
Muslims and Persians 
c)
Jews and Visigoths 
d)
Romans, Greeks and Christians 
26.
What was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire? 
a)
Rome 
b)
Athens 
c)
Constantinople 
d)
Italy 
27.

One economic advantage of naming Constantinople as the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire was that it __________

a)

was surrounded by protective walls.

b)

was a center of religious power.

c)

had shrunk in size.

d)

was located near trade routes between Europe and Asia.

28.

Which of the following issues divided the Western and Eastern Churches?

a)

practices of animal sacrifices

b)

disagreement on whether or not to use the Bible

c)

disagreement on who had the most power: pope or the emperor

d)

belief in Jesus

29.
Who moved the capital of Rome to Byzantium and renamed it "New Rome" (later Constantinople)?
a)
Justinian
b)
Constantine 
c)
Charlemagne
d)
Leo III
30.

In 1054, the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church formally split. This is called:

a)

Justinian's Code

b)

Patriarch

c)

Western Icons

d)

The Great Schism

31.

Which of the following were accomplishments of Emperor Justinian? Select ALL that apply

a)

Under Justinian, the Eastern Roman Empire built the Hagia Sophia

b)

Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire reached its largest size ever

c)

Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire shrank to half its original size

d)

Under Justinian, a new code of law was written

32.

Which of the following were differences between the East and West people that led to a split in the Christian church? Select ALL that are true

a)

Different culture and language

b)

Disagreements on beliefs and practices (communion, baptism, priests being married)

c)

Disagreements on who Jesus was

d)

The pope killed the patriarch

33.

When historians look at Empress Theodora, what do they remember her for?

a)

Becoming the first female general

b)

Helping to give women more rights in the Justinian Code

c)

Moving her palace to the Hagia Sofia

d)

Converting to Islam and convincing the Empire to do the same

34.

What are TWO geographic advantages of Constantinople that might have contributed to the capital being moved there?

a)

They were located on top of a mountain

b)

They were protected by the seas as a peninsula

c)

They were located at the cross roads between Europe and Asia, a great place for trade and wealth

d)

They were located on the Pacific Ocean, giving them an advantage of a strong navy

35.

Which of the following art/architecture would've been found in the Eastern Roman/Byzantine Empire? Select ALL that are true

a)
b)
c)
d)
36.

What was the hippodrome?

a)

A set of temples used to worship and sacrifice to the gods

b)

The largest zoo in the world

c)

A defensive wall the Byzantines used to protect themselves from outsiders

d)

An arena in the Eastern Empire that was used for chariot races and other events

37.

What was an important accomplishment of the Byzantine/Eastern Empire?

a)

They conquered all of Asia, bringing great wealth

b)

They preserved the culture, language, and works of Rome and Greece

c)

They developed advanced weapons, including dynamite and TNT

d)

They transformed the Christian Empire into a Jewish Empire