WorksheetsByzantine Empire
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Before it was known as the Byzantine Empire, it was part of which empire?
Ottoman Empire
Egyptian Empire
Eastern Roman Empire
Gupta Empire
Why was the Justinian Code important? (2 answers)
It was the history of the Byzantine Empire
It prevented the Catholic church from becoming a major influence on the empire.
It organized old laws and made them fair. It also prevented the Catholic church from becoming a major influence on the empire.
It was detailed history of Muhammad that Muslims use as an example of how to live their lives.
Which is an example of the achievements of Justinian I? This strengthened the Christian influence on the Byzantine Empire.
St. Andrews
Blue Mosque
St. Peters
Hagia Sophia
Why was Constantinople a good location for the capital city? (2 answers)
easy to defend (difficult to conquer) from Germanic invasions
located on trade routes
Justanian was very smart
The people were all part of the military
Constantinople (2 answers)
was surrounded by water on three sides
located in dense forests
blocked the spread of Muslim culture into Europe
in the desert
Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire regained lands around the Mediterranean Sea
What was the primary religion of the Byzantine Empire?
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
Hinduism
Which emperor is known for commissioning the construction of the Hagia Sophia?
Constantine the Great
Justinian I
Theodosius I
Heraclius
What happened after Germanic invaders destroyed the Western Roman Empire?
the capital was moved to Rome
the Western Roman Empire was rebuilt and thrived
the Eastern Roman Empire continued as the Byzantine Empire
the official religion became Muslim
How did the Eastern Roman Empire impact European culture?
It brought Christianity and while maintaining Roman traditions
How are Justinian I and the Byzantine Empire related?
Justinian I brought an era of growth and prosperity
What happened after the capital of the Roman Empire was moved to Constantinople?
The creation of the Byzantine Empire
What were two lasting influences on European culture during the Byzantine Empire?
Preserved Greek and Roman culture
