WH Unit 2: "Byzantine Empire"

Which Emperor is responsible for splitting the Roman Empire in half?

• Emperor Augustus
• Emperor Constantine
• Emperor Nero
• Emperor Diocletian

What was the relation between the Ancient Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire?

• The Byzantine Empire was established after the fall of the Ottoman Empire.
• The Byzantine Empire was located in South America.
• The Byzantine Empire was a separate entity from the Roman Empire.
• The Byzantine Empire was the eastern half of the Roman Empire.

Which religion was allowed to spread due to the Byzantine Empire?

• Islam
• Buddhism
• Hinduism
• Christianity

What main language spread because of the Byzantine Empire?

• Chinese
• Arabic
• Greek
• Latin

Which. of the following best explains the significance of Constantinople's location?

• Constantinople's location was insignificant for historical events
• It location allowed it to send troops into North Africa easily

• Constantinople was located on the border of the Ottoman Empire

• Its location along the silk road allowed for easy trade and defense

How did Constantinople maintain Ancient Roman culture?

• By adopting Greek culture and language instead of Roman traditions
• By destroying all remnants of Roman culture and replacing it with local customs
• By isolating itself from the rest of the Roman Empire and developing a unique culture
• By preserving Roman laws, traditions, and institutions, as well as promoting the use of Latin as the official language.

What were some of Emperor Justinian's military contributions?

• Building a navy to protect the Byzantine Empire's borders
• Establishing a peace treaty with neighboring kingdoms
• Introducing a new currency system to fund military campaigns
• Reconquest of North Africa, Italy, and parts of Spain; Strengthening of the Byzantine army through military reforms

What was Emperor Justinian's primary political contribution?

• Writing the Code of Justinian

• Creation of the Hagia Sophia
• Establishment of the Byzantine Empire
• Introduction of the Feudal System