Unit 2: The Byzantine Empire

Front

The continuation of the Eastern Roman Empire became known as?

Back

The Byzantine Empire

Front

Which of the following is considered the capital and center of the Byzantine Empire? Rome, Yuan, Constantinople, Venice

Back

Constantinople

Front

Which Byzantine emperor built Hagia Sophia?

Back

Justinian

Front

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons why Constantinople was a strategic Geographical location?
Easily Protected,
Good Harbor,
Trading Crossroads,
Military Power

Back

Military Power

Front

Who renamed the capital of the Byzantine Empire to Constantinople?

Back

Constantine I

Front

Which of the following was known for wanting to revive the glory of Rome back to what it used to be? Constantine, Caligula, Justinian, Augustus

Back

Justinian

Front

A collection of Roman laws that became the basis for many legal systems in Europe during the Byzantine Empire was known as?

Back

Code of Justinian

Front

During the reign of Justinian, A magnificent church (now a museum) in Constantinople was built that showcases Byzantine architecture?

Back

Hagia Sophia

Front

Justinian supported the spreading of which religion throughout the Byzantine Empire?

Back

Christianity

Front

Which Statement is true about Constantinople? Options: Constantinople was the capital of the Chinese Empire, Constantinople is well known as Istanbul, Turkey, Constantinople was burned to the ground by the Romans and no longer exists, Constantinople is the holy city for Judaism.

Back

Constantinople is well known as Istanbul, Turkey