Byzantine Empire

When was the Byzantine Empire founded?

• 300 A.D.

• 330 A.D.

• 400 A.D.

• 500 A.D.

What was the name of the city that served as the capital of the Byzantine Empire?

• Rome

• Athens

• Constantinople

• Alexandria

What was the dominant religion in the Byzantine Empire?

• Judaism

• Islam

• Zoroastrianism

• Christianity

What was the main economic activity in the Byzantine Empire?

What two things were the emperor in charge of?

• Hunting schedule

• Food supply

• Government

• Religion

What luxury goods were produced in the Byzantine Empire?

• Silk, jewelry, and pottery

• Furniture, clothing, and spices

• Weapons, tools, and coins

• Paintings, sculptures, and tapestries

What were some of the challenges that the Byzantine Empire faced?

• Lack of resources and military defeats

• Religious disputes and power struggles

• Economic instability and political unrest

• Cultural differences and foreign invasions

How long did the Byzantine Empire last?

• 500 years

• 800 years

• 1000 years

• 1500 years

What is one fact that makes the Byzantine Empire significant?

• It played a major role in shaping the development of Christianity and the Eastern Orthodox Church

• It helped stop religious dispute and stopped a war from beginning

• It was a major center of trade and commerce in the Mediterranean region

• It was a major contributor to the development of the Renaissance

Name one crop that the Byzantine Empire produced.