Goodbye Rome, Hello Byzantine Empire

The Roman Empire was extremely large. One of the biggest problems in governing such a large empire of conquered people was ____________.

• deforestation

• corrupt governments

• lack of roads

• high taxation

Which emperor was remembered for dividing the empire in half, into the Eastern and Western Roman Empires?

• Constantine

• Diocletian

• Nero

• Augustine

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the fall of the Roman Empire?

• The empire’s vast size.

• Corruption in Roman Government.

• Pressure on the Goths from the Huns.

• Influence of Greek culture.

Which tribes invaded and finally ended the old Roman Empire?

• Syrian Tribes

• Germanic Tribes

• Siberian Tribes

• Tribal Huns

How did military threats weaken Roman society?

• Roman generals overthrew the government.

• Barbarians and other invaders were able to attack Rome.

• People quit farming to join the army.

• All of the choices are correct.

For entertainment, MOST of the people of Constantinople:

• Went to the Hippodrome
• Bought expensive things
• Went swimming
• Watched movies

Constantinople was built on a narrow body of water that cuts through land, connecting two larger bodies of water. What is this geographic feature called?

• peninsula

• strait

• waterway

• island

Who moved the capital of Rome to Byzantium and renamed it "New Rome" (later Constantinople)?

• Justinian
• Constantine 
• Charlemagne
• Leo III

Which of the following is NOT an example of a public works project?

• Walmart
• Public library
• Public schools
• Roads

Who was the leader of the church in the Byzantine empire?

• The pope
• The patriarch
• The emperor
• The people