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WorksheetsCh1 Less2 Byzantine Empire
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 15mins
After the Roman Empire split in 395 C.E., the eastern half became the Byzantine Empire.
True
False
Constantinople's location was important for trade and culture in the Byzantine Empire.
True
False
The Hagia Sophia was a simple building with little historical significance.
True
False
The Emperor Justinian and his wife Theodora ruled the Byzantine Empire at its:
beginning
height of power
decline
never
What was the Justinian Code?
A collection of stories about Byzantine emperors.
A simplified code of laws.
A type of military strategy.
A coding game.
The Byzantine emperors supported the arts and built many churches, contributing to the _______________ of their civilization.
decline
spread of disease
culture
wealth
Constantinople's strategic location between the Black Sea and the Aegean Sea made it a wealthy center of (a) and culture.
The Byzantine Empire's influence declined after the death of Emperor (a) .
The Hagia Sophia was known for its:
plain appearance
architectural design and greatness
use as a military fortress
its simple and basic design
The Byzantine Empire lost most of its western land after the death of Emperor (a) .
The Justinian Code influenced _______________ legal systems.
today's western
today's eastern
today's northern
today's southern
The Byzantine Empire's capital was (a) .
mosaics are:
of or relating to the law
motifs or images created by an arrangement of colored glass or stone
to bring back to an original state
people considered holy by followers of the Christian faith
To restore means to:
people considered holy by followers of the Christian faith
of or relating to the law
to bring back to an original state
motifs or images created by an arrangement of colored glass or stone
Of all the peoples who made up the population of the Byzantine Empire, the ____ made up the largest part.
Greeks
Syrians
Egyptians
Visigoths
Constantinople became wealthy primarily because of its ____.
great location
fishing
gold
population
The Byzantines preserved and passed on ____.
Christianity to Persia
Germanic culture
the Latin language
Greek culture and Roman law
The interior of Hagia Sophia was decorated with ___ of saints and Byzantine emperors.
statues
tombs
mosaics
stained glass
Many historians view Justinian as the greatest Byzantine emperor.
True
False
Theodora urged her husband Justinian to allow women to ____.
choose government officials
serve in the army
own land
sell their children
What were 3 significant contributions Justinian and Theodora made to the Byzantine Empire. In other words, what were 3 important things that Justinian and Theodora did to make the Byzantine Empire better/successful?
