The Rise of the Byzantine Empire

What was the primary reason for the division of the Roman Empire into East and West?

• To increase trade opportunities

• For management purposes

• To create a new capital city

• To reduce military expenses

Who was the emperor responsible for ousting the Barbarians from the Eastern Roman Empire?

• Augustus

• Constantine

• Justinian

• Nero

What was the name of the collection of Roman laws organized by Justinian?

• The Twelve Tables

• The Edict of Milan

• Justinian's Code

• The Magna Carta

Which church leader was recognized as the head of the Church in the Byzantine Empire?

• The Pope in Rome

• The Archbishop of Canterbury

• The Patriarch in Constantinople

• The Bishop of Alexandria

In what year did the Christian Church split into Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox branches?

• 476

• 800

• 1054

• 1453

Which empire preserved Roman Law through Justinian's Code?

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Holy Roman Empire

• The Persian Empire

Until what event did Justinian's Code remain in force?

• The fall of Constantinople in 1453

• The signing of the Magna Carta in 1215

• The start of the Renaissance in 1300

• The discovery of America in 1492

What was one of the key cultural contributions of the Byzantine Empire?

• The invention of the printing press

• The preservation of Roman Law

• The development of the steam engine

• The creation of the English language

Which group invaded and led to the breakdown of the Western Roman Empire?

• The Huns

• The Barbarians

• The Mongols

• The Vikings

What was one of the outcomes of Justinian's revival efforts in the Byzantine Empire?

• The empire weakened and fell quickly

• The empire remained strong for more than 1000 years

• The empire became isolated from the rest of the world

• The empire abandoned Christianity