Quiz on the Byzantine Empire

What was the original name of the city that became Constantinople?

• Athens

• Rome

• Byzantium

• Constantinople

Who moved the capital of the Roman Empire to Byzantium?

• Justinian I

• Theodora

• Leo III

• Constantine

What was the primary religion of the Byzantine Empire?

• Hinduism

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Islam

What was the name of the church that developed in the Byzantine Empire?

• Eastern Orthodox Church

• Roman Catholic Church

• Protestant Church

• Anglican Church

Which emperor is known for rebuilding Constantinople after a rebellion?

• Theodora

• Constantine

• Justinian I

• Leo III

What was the name of the famous church built during Justinian's reign?

• St. Peter's Basilica

• Hagia Sophia

• Notre Dame

• Sagrada Familia

What was the main reason for the wealth of Constantinople?

• Military conquests

• Agriculture

• Trade routes

• Mining

What was the significant event that occurred in 1054?

• The fall of Constantinople

• The construction of Hagia Sophia

• The crowning of Charlemagne

• The Great Schism

What was Justinian's Code?

• A military strategy

• A legal code

• A religious text

• A trade agreement

Which two groups were known for their rivalry in Constantinople?

• Blues and Greens

• Reds and Whites

• North and South

• East and West