Byzantine Empire Quiz

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The Byzantine Empire actually got its name after its fall. They were a continuation of the Roman Empire and helped in preserving the roman culture. Did you know that their capital was Constantinople and was a very huge strong hold? Test out how much you know about the empire by taking the quiz below.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    How did the Byzantine Empire develope its own distinctive church? (the essential Question)

  • 2. 

    Where was the Byzantine Empire located?

    • A.

      Around the Mediterranean Sea on all the coast line.

    • B.

      Modern Day Turkey(Europe and Asia)

    • C.

      Europe

    • D.

      Asia

    Correct Answer
    B. Modern Day Turkey(Europe and Asia)
  • 3. 

    Why might costantine have chosen Constantinople as the new capitol? (check al that apply)

    • A.

      It was already built.

    • B.

      It was in the center of trade routes on land and in water.

    • C.

      It was easy to defend.

    • D.

      It was surrounded by water on three sides.

    • E.

      It was a nice city.

    Correct Answer(s)
    B. It was in the center of trade routes on land and in water.
    C. It was easy to defend.
    D. It was surrounded by water on three sides.
  • 4. 

    Constantinople had an aqueduct for all people not just the rich.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 5. 

    Ivory,_____, ______,and _____ were sold at the market.

    Correct Answer
    Furs, Perfume, Silks
  • 6. 

    What was seen in constantinople?

  • 7. 

    What happened to the blues and greens? Why was the public works project started?

  • 8. 

    What is Justianians Code?

  • 9. 

    Roman Catholic church wasn't the influence for the Orthodox church.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
  • 10. 

    The goverment wasnt related to the religion at all.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
  • 11. 

    Why was the iconoclasm policy established?

  • 12. 

    Explain the event leading up to the schism oof the empire. Make sure to add dates and names.

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