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WorksheetsByzantine Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
How did the rule of Justinian I impact the Byzantine Empire?
It decreased the influence of Christianity.
It led to an era of growth and prosperity.
It brought the Germanic tribes into the empire.
It caused unrest and sparked a civil war.
Which city was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
Athens
Constantinople
Rome
Sparta
How did the Byzantine Empire impact Eastern Europe?
Responses
It spread Buddhism.
It decreased trade.
It decreased cultural diffusion.
It spread Christianity.
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
Which structure was built under the guidance of Justinian?
Colosseum
Great Wall
Hagia Sophia
Parthenon
How did Justinian attempt to create unity within the Byzantine Empire?
He banned trade with nations outside of Europe.
He allowed local languages to replace Latin.
He created a public education system based on Roman traditions.
He forced citizens to practice Christianity.
The Justinian Code built upon the laws of which civilization?
China
Rome
Israel
Mali
What was one way Constantinople benefited from its geographic location?
It was located near trade routes with Asia.
It was located in a protected region of the Alps.
It was located near dense forests that contained many natural resources.
It was located in a region with many valuable silver mines.
Which term best completes this chart?
Byzantine Empire
Heian Period
Kingdom of Mali
Ming Dynasty
What was the significance of the completion of the Hagia Sophia during the reign of Justinian?
It was the first Catholic church.
It was the first Jewish temple in Europe.
It was the smallest university in the world.
It was the largest building in the world.
What did Emperor Diocletian do to try to save the Roman Empire?
concur more land
raised taxes
divided Rome in two
raised a strong military
What side of the Roman Empire was known as the Byzantine Empire?
Northern
Southern
Eastern
Western
What was the Byzantines official language?
Latin
English
Spanish
Greek
How many years did the Justinian's law code last?
80
5
900
2,000
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
