Byzantine Empire

The Byzantine Empire chose Constantinople as its capital due to its advantageous position in trade routes.

• True

• False

The location of Constantinople helped the Byzantines control

• The actions of the Pope.

• Tax policies of Rome.

• Warring African tribes.

• Trade between Asia and Europe.

Theodora, wife of Justinian, was known to

• Advocate for the rights of women.

• Abandon the empire during a severe riot.

• Push for the expansion of the empire to India and parts of China.

• Prohibit all statues and icons of Jesus in the empire.

Justinian's most significant achievement was

• Constructing the Colosseum.

• Initiating the Crusades.

• Codifying Roman law.

• Establishing the Pax Romana.

What was the primary reason for the prosperity of the Byzantine Empire?

• Rich gold mines

• Advanced agricultural techniques

• Vast timber resources

• Strategic location for trade

What was the primary method used by Justinian to expand the Byzantine Empire?

• Diplomatic alliances with neighboring kingdoms

• Retaking territories that were once part of the Roman Empire

• Purchasing land from surrounding tribes

• Launching military campaigns in the Arabian Peninsula

What led to the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

• Economic prosperity and stability.

• Peaceful negotiations with neighboring tribes.

• Invasions and internal decay.

• Expansion and conquest of new territories.

Which city was renamed Istanbul after the fall of the Byzantine Empire?

• Rome

• Athens

• Constantinople

• Antioch

• What was the name of the legal code created by Emperor Justinian to consolidate and simplify Roman law?

• Code of Theodosius

• • Justinian's Code

• • Code of Hammurabi

• • Napoleonic Code

What made Constantinople a significant and prosperous city during its time?

• Its strategic location as a trade hub between Europe and Asia.

• Its abundant natural resources.

• Its advanced technology and infrastructure.

• Its location on a major river