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Byzantine Review

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How did the rule of Justinian I impact the Byzantine Empire?

a)

It decreased the influence of Christianity.

b)

It led to an era of growth and prosperity.

c)

It brought the Germanic tribes into the empire.

d)

It caused unrest and sparked a civil war.

2.

Which city was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?

a)

Athens

b)

Constantinople

c)

Rome

d)

Sparta

3.

How did the Byzantine Empire impact Eastern Europe?

Responses


a)

It spread Buddhism.

b)

It decreased trade.

c)

It decreased cultural diffusion.

d)

It spread Christianity.

4.

Why did Justinian create the Justinian Code?

a)

to develop a written set of laws in the Byzantine Empire

b)

to ensure peace with the Germanic kingdoms

c)

to expand the powers of the Catholic Church

d)

to establish a trade relationship with Egypt

5.

Which structure was built under the guidance of Justinian?

a)

Colosseum

b)

Great Wall

c)

Hagia Sophia

d)

Parthenon

6.

How did Justinian attempt to create unity within the Byzantine Empire?

a)

He banned trade with nations outside of Europe.

b)

He allowed local languages to replace Latin.

c)

He created a public education system based on Roman traditions.

d)

He forced citizens to practice Christianity.

7.

The Justinian Code built upon the laws of which civilization?

a)

China

b)

Rome

c)

Israel

d)

Mali

8.

What was one way Constantinople benefited from its geographic location?

a)

It was located near trade routes with Asia.

b)

It was located in a protected region of the Alps.

c)

It was located near dense forests that contained many natural resources.

d)

It was located in a region with many valuable silver mines.

9.

Which term best completes this chart?

a)

Byzantine Empire

b)

Heian Period

c)

Kingdom of Mali

d)

Ming Dynasty

10.

What was the significance of the completion of the Hagia Sophia during the reign of Justinian?

a)

It was the first Catholic church.

b)

It was the first Jewish temple in Europe.

c)

It was the smallest university in the world.

d)

It was the largest building in the world.

11.

What did Emperor Diocletian do to try to save the Roman Empire?

a)

concur more land

b)

raised taxes

c)

divided Rome in two

d)

raised a strong military

12.

What side of the Roman Empire was known as the Byzantine Empire?

a)

Northern

b)

Southern

c)

Eastern

d)

Western

13.

What was the Byzantines official language?

a)

Latin

b)

English

c)

Spanish

d)

Greek

14.

How many years did the Justinian's law code last?

a)

80

b)

5

c)

900

d)

2,000

15.

Which event led to the creation of the Byzantine Empire?

a)

the relocation of the capital of the Roman Empire to Constantinople

b)

the opening of the Silk Road

c)

the creation of Christianity

d)

the establishment of a dictatorship under Julius Caesar