World History EOC Review S1

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Which groups had the most influence on the government, culture and beliefs of the Byzantine Empire? Options: Arians, Huns and Vandals; Muslims and Persians; Jews and Visigoths; Romans, Greeks and Christians.

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Romans, Greeks and Christians

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What was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire?

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Constantinople

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In AD 330, what did Emperor Constantine do that led to the beginning of the Byzantine Empire?

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He founded Constantinople and moved the Roman Empire's capital there.

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The Byzantine emperors, such as Justinian, were known for supporting things like....

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the arts, architecture, and education

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Who was the famous lady that influenced her husband to increase some legal rights of women?

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Theodora

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Why is Justinian's Code of laws so important today?

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It established the basis for legal codes in Western World.

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What region of Africa was first converted to Islam by 700 C.E.? Options: East Africa, Central Africa, West Africa, North Africa, South Africa

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North Africa

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What was the most important Christian kingdom in Africa?

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Ethiopia

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The meeting where European powers split up the continent of Africa for colonization is known as?

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The Berlin Conference

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This map shows countries in Africa that practice Islam. How could the physical geography of Africa explain why Islam did not spread into Southern Africa?

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The Sahara desert formed a physical barrier that blocked diffusion of islam from the North to South.