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Unit 8 lesson 28: Byzantine Empire

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who was considered the head of the family in ancient Roman society?

a)

Emperor

b)

Matriarch

c)

Patriarch

d)

Senator

2.

Which term describes the process of coming into view or becoming known?

a)

Submerged

b)

Emerged

c)

Disappeared

d)

Vanished

3.

Which church is associated with the Byzantine Empire and is known for its distinct practices and traditions?

a)

Roman Catholic Church

b)

Eastern Orthodox Church

c)

Protestant Church

d)

Anglican Church

4.

What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?

a)

Rome

b)

Athens

c)

Constantinople

d)

Alexandria

5.

Which empire is known for its rich culture and history, lasting from approximately 330 to 1453 AD?

a)

Roman Empire

b)

Byzantine Empire

c)

Ottoman Empire

d)

Persian Empire

6.

What was the Hippodrome of Constantinople primarily used for?

a)

Gladiator fights

b)

Chariot races

c)

Religious ceremonies

d)

Political meetings

7.

Who was the Byzantine emperor known for his ambitious building projects and codification of laws?

a)

Augustus

b)

Justinian I

c)

Constantine

d)

Nero

8.

What is Justinian's Code?

a)

A collection of religious texts

b)

A set of architectural designs

c)

a collection of laws and legal interpretations organized by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century.

d)

A series of military strategies

9.

What was the Hagia Sophia originally built as?

a)

A palace

b)

A fortress

c)

A church

d)

A library

10.

Why was Constantinople chosen as the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire?

a)

It was located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, making it ideal for trade and controlling key land and sea routes.

b)

The city was also easy to defend, as it was surrounded by water on three sides and protected by strong walls.

c)

Its location allowed the empire to control the wealth of both continents and remain protected from many external invasions.

d)

All the above

11.

What caused the split between the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church?

a)

A disagreement about Justinian’s Code

b)

A power struggle over who should lead the church

c)

Arguments over military strategy

d)

The fall of Constantinople

12.

What was the primary language of the Byzantine Empire?

a)

Latin

b)

Greek

c)

Arabic

d)

Persian

13.

What empire eventually conquered Constantinople in 1453?

a)

The Persian Empire

b)

The Mongol Empire

c)

The Roman Empire

d)

The Ottoman Empire