The Byzantine Empire

What was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire?

• Rome

• Athens

• Constantinople

• Istanbul

Which emperor made Constantinople the capital of the Byzantine Empire?

• Constantine I

• Theodosius II

• Justinian I

• Heraclius

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What was the state religion of the Byzantine Empire?

• Roman Christianity

• Eastern Orthodoxy

• Islam

• Judaism

During which period did the Byzantine Empire reach its greatest extent?

• Pax Romana

• Macedonian Renaissance

• Komnenian restoration

• Justinian era

Which empire conquered Constantinople in 1204?

• Ottoman Empire

• Latin Empire

• Rashidun Caliphate

• Umayyad Caliphate

What marked the end of the Byzantine Empire?

• Fall of Rome

• Fall of Constantinople

• Fall of Athens

• Fall of Istanbul

What language was predominantly used in the Byzantine Empire?

• Latin

• Greek

• Arabic

• Turkish

Which event led to the loss of Egypt and Syria by the Byzantine Empire?

• Byzantine–Sasanian War

• Fourth Crusade

• Battle of Manzikert

• Fall of Rome

What term was used by the Ottomans to refer to the former subjects of the Byzantine Empire?

• Rûm

• Hellenes

• Romaiika

• Rhōmais

Which empire sacked Constantinople in 1204?

• Ottoman Empire

• Latin Empire

• Rashidun Caliphate

• Umayyad Caliphate