Byzantine Empire Article

Who was the Roman Emperor that decided Byzantium should be the center of the Roman Empire and moved the capital there?

• Justinian I

• Constantine I

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

What name was given to the capital of the Roman Empire after it was moved to the part of Turkey that connects Asia to Europe?

• Rome

• Constantinople

• Byzantium

• Hagia Sophia

In what year did the Western Roman Empire collapse?

• 330

• 476 BC

• 565

• 1453

Which emperor is known for reviewing and updating laws and creating a legal system, which included the Corpus of Civil Law?

• Constantine I

• Julius Caesar

• Justinian I

• Augustus

What is the name of the cathedral that Justinian I is most known for building?

• The Pantheon

• St. Peter's Basilica

• The Hagia Sophia

• The Colosseum

When did the Byzantine Empire come to an end?

• 330

• 476 BC

• 565

• 1453

What language did the Byzantines begin using which was also reflected in their cultural works such as literature and philosophy?

• Latin

• Greek

• Aramaic

• Turkish

What was the name of the first encyclopedia created by a Byzantine philosopher?

• Summa Theologica

• Encyclopaedia Britannica

• Bibliotheca

• Historia Ecclesiastica

Which of the following was a result of Byzantine society's focus on the family?

• Women and mothers could become wealthy

• Only men were allowed to participate in commercial activities

• Children were sent to military service at a young age

• The family structure was discouraged

What was the Hippodrome at Constantinople used for?

• Religious ceremonies

• Chariot races and betting

• Gladiator fights

• Public forums and debates