Section Review 6.1

Front

In what year did the Roman Empire collapse in the West?

Back

476

Front

What did the Eastern Roman Empire become known as?

Back

Byzantine Empire

Front

How long did the Roman Empire endure in the East after the collapse in the West?

Back

1000 years

Front

What continued to grow in the East as it did in the West?

Back

Christ’s kingdom

Front

In what year did Emperor Constantine dedicate a new capital for the Roman Empire?

Back

330

Front

What was the original name given to the city that became known as Constantinople?

Back

New Rome

Front

What was Constantinople known for besides being a commercial center?

Back

A political and religious center

Front

Which empire continued to prosper while the western empire declined? Options: Western Roman Empire, Byzantine Empire, Eastern Roman Empire, Ottoman Empire

Back

Eastern Roman Empire

Front

From which ancient Greek city did the Byzantine Empire take its name?

Back

Byzantium

Front

During whose reign did the first great period of Byzantine history and culture occur?

Back

Justinian