WorksheetsByzantine Empire 2025
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 17mins
True or False: In Constantinople, Constantine built the Hagia Sophia as an entertainment arena for gladiators.
True
False
True or False: The Blues and Greens were members of different churches in Constantinople.
True
False
True or False: Constantinople is presently the city of Istanbul in Turkey.
True
False
True or False: Constantinople is located next to the Nile River.
True
False
True or False: Constantinople had moats, towers, and walls to help protect its city.
True
False
What vocabulary term is a word for religious images in the Byzantine Empire?
Revolts
Schisms
Icons
Emerged
What vocabulary term is a word for a violent action in opposition to a government of law?
Revolt
Schism
Icon
Emerged
What vocabulary term is a word for a Christian religion that developed out of early Christianity in the Byzantine Empire?
Eastern/Greek Orthodox Church
Schism
Roman Catholic Church
Buddhism
What vocabulary term is a name for the first Christian emperor who set up a capital of the Eastern Roman Empire?
Justinian
Theodora
Diocletian
Constantine
In the origins of Christianity, we learned that Jesus used Parables to teach. What is the closest synonym to parables?
Punishments
Military tactics
Stories
Mosaics
What vocabulary term is for the bishop of an important city in the Eastern Orthodox Church?
Icon
Patriarch
Priest
Imam
What vocabulary term is for a word that means a split or divide?
Icon
Schism
Emerged
Distinctive
Which of the following was NOT a benefit of living in Constantinople?
The poor were well fed.
The city was wealthy.
The city had a constant threat of invaders.
The city was culturally diverse and visitors spoke many languages.
What vocabulary term is a chemical weapon used by the Byzantine navy?
Icon
Revolt
Emerged
Greek Fire
Constantinople grew rich because it
borrowed money from the Roman Empire.
was located at a natural crossroads of trade.
had an unpredictable ruler.
used "Greek Fire" to defend its capital against internal attacks.
The Byzantine Empire was originally the
western Roman empire
eastern Turkish empire
western Greek empire
eastern Roman Empire
What vocabulary term is used for the split between the Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches?
Schism
Iconoclasm
Crusade
Reformation
True or False: The Byzantine Empire was known for its preservation of Roman and Greek culture.
False
True
What vocabulary term refers to the legal code developed under Emperor Justinian?
Canon Law
Hammurabi's Code
Napoleonic Code
Justinian Code
What vocabulary term is used for the leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church?
Pope
Patriarch
Emperor
Bishop
True or False: The Hagia Sophia was originally built as a mosque.
False
True
What arena was used for chariot racing in the Byzantine Empire?
Hagia Sophia
Colosseum
Nikamus
Circus Maximus
Who were the Blues and Greens?
Rival Chariot Racing Teams
Two Sides of Christianity
The best government officials
Two groups of artists
In 1054, the Great Schism occured when the Pope and Patriarch excommunicated one another. What happened as a result?
Permament Split in Christainity
Roman Catholics and Greek Orthodox Christians came back together.
The Patriarch sent Mongol warriors to attack the West.
The Pope swayed its followers to Judaism.
What was Theodora's job before she met Justinian?
Empress
Actress
Cook
Merchant
What was the role of the Eastern Orthoxo Church in the Byzantine Empire?
The Church played a central role in the government as well as the daily lives of the people.
The Church controlled the empire, and the Patriarch of Constantinople was the empire's top leader.
The Church was only one of many diffrent religious institutions in the empire.
The Church was significant only to a small number of people in the empire.
Who helped women's rights in the Byzantine Empire?
Constantine
Theodora
Emperor Mehmet
The Patiarch of Constantinople
What world religion has the largest population in the world?
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
Judaism
Review the chart. Which law is basically the same today as compared to Justinian's Code?
Robbery
Failure to Pay Debts
Women's Rights
Murder
Review the chart. Which system (Justinian's Code or US) has banishment as a punishement?
Justinian's Code
US
Women's Rights
Murder
Constantinople was home to around 1 million people. It was diverse and visitors spoke so many languages. The streets were crowded with fine goods and resources from all over the world. What city is it like today?
Marlboro, NJ
Key West, FL
New York City, NY
Boise, ID
What two continents did Constantinople connect?
Asia & Afrca
Europe & Africa
North America & South America
Asia & Europe
