Unit 3 Review Byzantine

Emperor Constantine best contributed to the rise of the Byzantine Empire by

• moving the capital from Rome to Constantinople.

• making Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire.

• mandating the Eastern portions spoke Greek instead of Latin.

• reorganizing old Roman Laws.

Which of the following titles best matches the map above?

• "Byzantine Controlled Lands Under Emperor Justinian"

• "Regions Where Greek is the Predominant Language"

• "The Roman Empire at its Greatest Extent"

• "Distribution of Religions in the Byzantine Empire"

Byzantine Empress Theodora is well known for her contributions to

• improve the rights of women

• decrease Church influence

• encourage the Nika Riots

• establish Justinian's Code

Which of the following statements would a Byzantine Emperor agree with after the Great Schism of 1054?

• The Pope should have less influence on the church than the emperor.

• The church should have more power than the state.

• The Patriarch has too much influence over the government.

• The Pope should have more control over the churches in Constantinople.

The Cyrillic Alphabet is an example of cultural diffusion because

• The Russians spread it to the Mongols.

• The Russians used it in their churches.

• The Russians created it without outside influence.

• The Russians adopted it from the Byzantines.

The Hagia Sophia is symbolic of

• the unity between the church and state.

• the unity between Christianity and Buddhism

• the unity of the Byzantines and Romans.

• the unity of Justinian and Theodora.

Which of the following contributed to the decline of the Byzantine Empire?

• Increasing threats from Turks and Slavs.

• The Great Schism of 1054 AD.

• The increasing power of the Church.

• The reforms of Emperor Justinian.

Islam is different than the other Abrahamic monotheistic religions in that

• Muslims believe Muhammad was a prophet.

• Muslims believe in multiple gods.

• Muslims believe Jesus is the Messiah.

• Muslims believe Jesus is God.

In a caliphate, laws are determined by

• the teachings of Islam.

• the democratic process.

• an elected senate.

• the Pope or Patriarch.

Based on the map, what is the significance of Baghdad's geographic location?

• Baghdad's central location made it important for trans-continental trade.

• Baghdad's proximity to the Tigris and Euphrates rivers made it an attractive area for settlement.

• Baghdad is on the only trade route from Delhi to Constantinople.

• Baghdad is the holiest city for Muslim pilgrims to visit during the hajj.