Byzantine and Islamic Empires

The Byzantine Empire reached its peak under the leadership of...

• Theodora
• Justinian
• Tribonian
• Henry IV

Which of the following statements correctly describes Justinian's impact on the Byzantine empire?

• Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire began a centuries long expansion
• Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire reached its largest size ever
• Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire shrank to half its original size
• Under Justinian, the Byzantine empire fell to the Turks

Emperor Justinian revised the Roman laws which then became known as?

• Justinian's Code

• Hammurani's Code

• The Da Vinci Code

• Chaussard's Code

Which statement is true about the city of Constantinople?

• It sat at the location of many trade system

• It was able to prosper despite having no harbord

• It cut all cultural ties with Rome

The form of Christianity that developed in the Byzantine Empire became known as ___________.

• Eastern Orthodox

• Roman Catholic

• Western Church

• Judaism

Identify this Byzantine Church that was commissioned by Justinian.

• Hagia Sophia
• National Cathedral
• Notre Dame
• Taj Mahal

Which groups had the most influence on the government, culture and beliefs of the Byzantine Empire? 

• Arians, Huns and Vandals 
• Muslims and Persians 
• Jews and Visigoths 
• Romans, Greeks and Christians 

Roman Emperor _______________ made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire.

• Diocletian

• Galerius

• Constantine

• Augustus

Cultural diffusion means?

• sharing of secrets

• sharing and spreading of culture

• practice of one religion such as Christianity

What was the primary language of the Eastern Roman Empire?

• Greek

• Latin

• Rus

• Arabic