Emperor Justinian
Who was Justinian's wife?
Theodora
What led to the fall of the Byzantine Empire
Plague
Wars
Invasion by the Ottoman Turks
All the above
4. All of the above
What was the main religion of the Byzantine Empire?
A. Islam
B. Christianity
C. Judaism
D. Hinduism
B
What two Churches were born of the Great Schism of 1054?
The Buddhist and Christian Church
The Baptists and the Presbyterians
The Roman Catholic and Protestant
The Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church
In what year did Constantinople fall to the Ottoman Turks?
A. 1066
B. 1215
C. 1453
D. 1492
C. 1453
One of Justinian’s greatest accomplishments was
the creation of trade routes between Asia and Europe.
establishing plans to recreate the Byzantine army and navy.
preserving ancient Roman laws, that became known as Justinian’s Code.
creating a division of the church, known as the Great Schism.
3. preserving ancient Roman laws, that became known as Justinian’s Code.
The structure below is called ________________ and was rebuilt by ____________________ after a fire.
Hagia Sophia; Justinian
Eastern Pike Church; Diocletian
High Church of Byzantium; Constantine
The Vatican; Julius
Hagia Sophia; Justinian
What reason did many people give for opposing the use of icons in Christian worship?
This type of art was not very attractive.
It challenged the authority of the Church leaders.
It is idol worship which the Ten Commandments in the Bible prohibits.
These images represented God’s presence in human affairs.
It is idol worship which the Ten Commandments in the Bible prohibits.
Schism can be best described as
A scheme to take over a city
A tasty dessert
A split due to a disagreement
An important meeting
A split due to a disagreement
What powerful new weapon helped the Ottomans breach Constantinople's walls?
A. Catapults
B. Longbows
C. Cannons
D. Greek Fire
C. Cannons
An autocrat is someone who is
very interested in automobiles.
the most powerful ruler in a country.
part of a group of rulers that share power amongst each other.
automatically named the ruler after the king/ruler dies.
the most powerful ruler in a country.
Which of the following is a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire to global history?
preservation of Greek and Roman culture
construction of the pyramids
spreading Islam to Europe
invention of writing
preservation of Greek and Roman culture
Excommunication can be best described as
A misunderstanding
A mild case of the plague
To be kicked out of one's church
To no longer be able to speak with the emperor
3. To be kicked out of one's church
What was the primary purpose of Byzantine art?
A. To decorate homes
B. To entertain people
C. To honor God and teach Christianity
D. To celebrate military victories
C. To honor God and teach Christianity
What happened to the Hagia Sophia after the Ottoman conquest?
A. It was destroyed.
B. It was abandoned.
C. It was converted into a mosque.
D. It became a palace.
C. It was converted into a mosque.
Which of the following most accurately describes the power of the Byzantine emperors?
They were autocrats, with strong control over both economic and religious affairs.
They were weak rulers, controlled by the religious authorities.
They had strong political power but lacked influence over the economy.
They had little real power, with most authority in the hands of aristocrats.
They were autocrats, with strong control over both economic and religious affairs.
The Hagia Sophia is best defined as
The daughter of Justinian who took over rafter his death.
A large Orthodox Catholic Church located in Constantinople/Istanbul.
The largest cathedral in the world, located south of Rome.
The new mall that is opening off of I-75.
2. A large Orthodox Catholic Church located in Constantinople/Istanbul.
Which Byzantine building is famous for its beautiful mosaics and large dome?
A. Colosseum
B. Parthenon
C. Hagia Sophia
D. Pantheon
C. Hagia Sophia
Which language became widely used in the Byzantine Empire?
A. Latin
B. Greek
C. Arabic
D. French
B. Greek
Which factor contributed to the decline of the Byzantine Empire before 1453?
A. Internal political conflicts
B. Foreign invasions
C. Economic difficulties
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Theodora’s influence in the Byzantine Empire can be best seen in
Images of her gladiator fights
The Vulgate Bible
The building of the Hagia Sofia
New laws that protected the rights of women
New laws that protected the rights of women
What was a major contribution of the Byzantine Empire?
A. Development of feudalism
B. Preservation of Greek and Roman knowledge
C. Discovery of America
D. Invention of the printing press
B. Preservation of Greek and Roman knowledge
Who moved the capital of the Roman Empire to Constantinople in 330 CE?
Constantine
What is an icon?
A. A type of crown worn by emperors
B. A religious image used for worship or devotion
C. A mosaic floor design
D. A church official
B. A religious image used for worship or devotion
After the fall of Constantinople, many Byzantine scholars fled to Western Europe, helping to spread
A. Feudalism
B. The Renaissance
C. Islam
D. Democracy
B. The Renaissance