Byzantine Empire

The Greek Roots of the Byzantine empire are reflected in it's

• Language - Greek

• Art - Mosaics

• Engineering - Hagia Sophia

• Economy - Trade

Which of the following issues divided the Western and Eastern Churches?

• practices of animal sacrifices

• practices such as scalping

• authority of the pope

• belief in Jesus

Why was Constantinople such a prosperous city?

• located at the crossroads of trade

• Great architecture

• Strong autocratic rulers

• The pope lives there

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

• Justinian
• Constantine 
• Charlemagne
• Leo III

In 1054, the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church formally split. This is called:

• Justinian's Code

• Patriarch

• Western Icons

• Great Schism

What emperor had the law code re-written and organized?

• Charlemagne

• Justinian

• Theodora

• Constantine

Why was Justinian's Code of laws important?

• It established all rules regarding taxation.

• It established codes regarding the Eastern Orthodox Church.

• It formed the basis of European Law.

• It established what entertainment acts were at Hippodrome.

Who conquered the Byzantines in 1453?

• The Franks

• The Ottoman Turks

• The Holy Roman Empire

• The Mongols

Which of the following statements correctly describes Justinian's impact on the Byzantine empire?

• Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire began a centuries long expansion
• Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire reached its largest size ever
• Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire shrank to half its original size
• Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire fell to the Turks

Which Byzantine emperor rebuilt the Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture?

• Justinian

• Constantine

• Zeno

• Irene