Level 11: Byzantine Empire & the Great Schism

What was the code of laws in the Byzantine Empire?

• Magna Carta

• Ten Commandments

• Justinian's Code

• Twelve Tables

The cultural and political differences between the Eastern and Western Roman Empires weakened the unity of the Christian church and caused it to split. What was this split called?

• The Great Schism

• The Magna Carta

• Doctrine of Jesus

• The Crusades

In what year did the church split to Catholic in the west and Orthodox in the east?

• 1054

• 1066

• 1215

• 476

Which of the following is not true about Constantinople?

• It was easily fortified because it was on a peninsula

• it was a crossroad for trade

• it was constantly invaded by barbarians

• it was originally known as Istanbul

What is the name of this building?

• Hagia Sophia

• Temple of Soloman

• Dome of the Rock

• The Vatican