Quiz: The Rise and Fall of the Byzantine Empire

Istanbul was renamed Constantinople by the Ottomans.

• True

• False

The Justinian Code governed the Byzantine Empire.

• True

• False

Pope Urban II sent the Seljuk Turks to help fi ght the Muslims in the fi rst of four Crusades.

• True

• False

Justinian got officials to gather, edit, and organize the laws of ancient Rome.

• True

• False

The Byzantine Empire had a weak central government and a poor economy

• True

• False

Justinian dreamed of bringing back the glory of ancient _______________.

• Egypt
• Rome
• Greece
• India

Byzantine culture continued to influence _______________ throughout the Middle Ages.

• Europe

• Africa

• Mexico

• China

What is one reason the Byzantine Empire weakened?

Answer explanation

One reason the Byzantine Empire weakened was due to constant warfare and struggles for the throne, which led to internal instability and vulnerability to external threats.

Which body of water did Justinian’s Empire surround?

• Mediterranean Sea
• Atlantic Ocean
• Indian Ocean
• Arctic Ocean

Name two areas that became part of the Byzantine Empire after Justinian’s conquests.

• Egypt and Mesopotamia
• Spain and France
• Italy and North Africa
• Greece and Turkey