Lesson 2: Byzantine Empire Mini Quiz

Which of the following helped the Byzantine Empire prosper?

• bodies of water protected it from Germanic invasion

• Mediterranean climate supported farming

• rejection of Roman culture led to peace with Persian

• empire located at a crossroads of trade

What significant reform did Justinian accomplish?

• reorganized Roman laws

• ended slavery

• introduced trial courts

• reduced church influence

What does the word "Excessive" mean?

• to much

• a statement of belief

• the leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church

• a separation

What is the Hagia Sophia known for today?

• Byzantine architecture

• Byzantine chariot racing

• Byzantine politics

• Byzantine religious reform

What is a "Singularly"?

• noticeably

• a separation

• to officially exclude a member of a church from its rituals and membership

• the leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church

What did Constantinople's location and economic activity encourage?

• cultural diversity

• frequent warfare

• monumental buildings

• religious devotion

Who was Theodora?

• Justinian's lawyer

• Justinian's mother

• Justinian's religious advisor

• Justinian's wife and co-leader

Under what ruler(emperor, leader) did the Byzantine Empire reconquer large areas of the Western Roman Empire?

• Caesar

• Constantine

• Diocletian

• Justinian

What does the word "patriarch" mean?

• a separation

• the leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church

• an image of Jesus or a saint.

• a statement of belief.

Why was Constantinople a good location for a capital?