CH 12 Section 1 Quiz Review

What was the original Greek town on which Constantinople was built?

Which strait links the Black Sea with the Mediterranean near Constantinople?

• Bosporus

• Dardanelles

• Suez

• Gibraltar

Who was the emperor known for the Justinian Code?

Which empire was a long-standing enemy of the Byzantine Empire to the east?

• Persian Empire

• Roman Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Mongol Empire

What is the modern name for the city of Constantinople?

What major structure did Justinian order the construction of, which is considered a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture?

• Hagia Sophia

• Colosseum

• The Parthenon

• Notre-Dame

What was the main sport followed passionately by the people of Byzantium?

Which language became the official language of the Byzantine Empire?

• Latin

• Arabic

• Greek

• Hebrew

In what ways was the location of Constantinople important to the growth of the Byzantine Empire?

In what ways did the Justinian Code improve on the Roman laws that it replaced?