Why did Constantinople become thecenter of the Byzantine Empire?

Its location made it the crossroads of Europe and Asia.

Which describes the early Romanreligion?

gods and goddess were based on Greek gods and goddesses.

Alexander the Great controlled hisempire by all of the following methods EXCEPT what?

A dividing it into several large and small kingdoms

Which of the following was NOTrelated to the 'fall' of Rome?

the assassination of Julius Caesar

The foundation of Christianitydiffered from Roman Mythology because -

Christians believed all people sin/need salvationby God

When did the RomanRepublic become the Roman Empire?

the Senate gave Octavian the title Augustus

What is Byzantine culture best knownfor?

preserving Greek and Roman culture.

Christianity originated and firstspread in Rome because -

founder of Christianity, Jesus , born / died inRoman land

Greek/Roman worship included the belief in many gods.This religion differed from Christianity

Christianity is monotheistic and mythology is polytheistic.

According to the table, which of thefollowing statements is most likely true?

Romansfollowed mythology more afraid of gods than Christians

Believing the Roman Empire had grown too large for a single ruler, Diocletian didwhat?

divided it in half and appointed Zeno as a ruler

What was the prominent concept forWestern civilization that was established in Roman law?

All citizens would be equal before the law.

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1
After the fall of Rome,the eastern portion of the Roman Empire becameknown as the -
GuptaEmpire
Byzantine Empire
MongolEmpire
Persian Empire
2
Why did Constantinople become thecenter of the Byzantine Empire?
Itwas geographically isolated from surrounding empires.
Thepope had made it the capital of the Christian world.
It was a religious center for Muslims
Its location made it the crossroads of Europe and Asia.
3
Which event led to the death ofJulius Caesar?
demandingPompey to resign
appointingBrutus as governor of Rome
losingthe Battle of Egypt
becoming dictator for life
4
Early Christianity was spreadthroughout which empire?
Roman Empire
Byzantine Empire
Persian Empire
Mughul Empire
5
Which describes the early Romanreligion?
Theirgods were the pharaohs.
gods and goddess were based on Greek gods and goddesses.
TheRomans did not have a religion.
Theirgods demanded human sacrifices.
6
Believing God - Bible/perfect Son was born to provide salvation/ foundationof which religion?
Mythology
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
7
Alexander the Great controlled hisempire by all of the following methods EXCEPT what?
A spreadingGreek culture into conquered regions
A lettingsome conquered peoples help in their rule
A marryingtwo Persian noblewomen
A dividing it into several large and small kingdoms
8
Which of the following was NOTrelated to the 'fall' of Rome?
the assassination of Julius Caesar
Germanicinvasions
heavytaxes
corruptofficials
9
The foundation of Christianitydiffered from Roman Mythology because -
Christiansbelieved reincarnation/ Roman Mythologyafterlife
Christians believed all people sin/need salvationby God
Christiansbelieved that God had no influence on daily lives
mythologicalgods/goddesses are perfect / above human emotion
10
What was the basis of the power ofthe Roman emperor?
theSenate
hiscontrol of the Roman economy
thepersonal wealth of his family
the military
11
Who was the Macedonian responsiblefor spreading Greek culture to Asia and Africa?
Phillipthe Holy
Alexander the Great
Spartacusthe Warrior
Homer the Conqueror
12
When did the RomanRepublic become the Roman Empire?
the Senate gave Octavian the title Augustus
theFirst Triumvirate was established
theRomans first expanded outside Italy
thepatricians took control of government
13
What is Byzantine culture best knownfor?
adoptingnew types of mathematics invented in India.
developingnew ideas in science and philosophy.
preserving Greek and Roman culture.
spreadingChinese inventions to Europe and Africa.
14
What was the dominant language of theByzantine Empire?
Greek
Aramaic
Latin
Persian
15
Two kings led the government of Sparta. This is anexample of what type of government?
tyranny
republic
democracy
oligarchy
16
What did Alexander spread throughout his empire?
city-states
militaryacademies
Greek culture
slavery
17
Which Byzantine emperor wasresponsible for organizing/simplifying old Roman law into new code
Diocletian
Constantine
Justinian
Xerxes
18
What did the Athenians value?
A friendshipwith their neighbors
adisciplined army
awell designed farm
the arts and philosophy
19
Christianity originated and firstspread in Rome because -
theRomans were open to a new religion.
Romewas a center for trade and most traders were Christian.
Caesar, the founder of Christianity, was emperor of Rome
founder of Christianity, Jesus , born / died inRoman land
20
Greek/Roman worship included the belief in many gods.This religion differed from Christianity
Christianitywas founded-Jesus / mythology was founded-Zeus
Christianity is monotheistic and mythology is polytheistic.
Christianityonly allows the worship of gods/not goddesses
mythology originated Rome / Christianity originated Egypt
21
According to the table, which of thefollowing statements is most likely true?
Christians-Rome were accepted-religion was similar-mythology
Romanshad a more peaceful view of their gods than Christians
Romansfollowed mythology more afraid of gods than Christians
Christiansanswered questions-nature- by consulting god.
22
What building material did the Romansdevelop?
forgediron
cement
firedbricks
cutstone
23
All of the following arecharacteristics of Athenian democracy EXCEPT what?
A allresidents of the city of Athenswere citizens
A judicialbranch conducts trials with paid juries
A leader is chosen by lot
A politicalpower is exercised by citizens
24
Which of the following is NOT a Romancontribution to engineering and architecture?
pavedroads
mosques
Colosseum
aqueducts
25
What civilization is credited with being the world’s first democracy?
Rome
Sumer
Egypt
Athens
26
What type of government did Rome have?
democracy
monarchy
republic
theocracy
27
Which of the following describes thePax Romana?
a200 year period of political unrest
a 200 year period of peace
a20 year period of economic depression
a100 year period of disease and death
28
Believing the Roman Empire had grown too large for a single ruler, Diocletian didwhat?
divided it in half and appointed Zeno as a ruler
withdrewarmies from many of its borders
handedover power to the people
dividedit into four units, each with its own ruler
29
What was the prominent concept forWestern civilization that was established in Roman law?
society members would be provided for by the government.
Slaverywould be abolished.
gladiator matches would not be allowed in public places.
All citizens would be equal before the law.
30
What event signaled the end of theRoman civil war?
Octavian defeated Marc Antony.
TheSenate disbanded the Roman army.
JuliusCaesar conquered Gaul.
Persia defeated the Roman forces in the Middle East.
31
What philosopher taught that the way to seek truth is through a series of questions/answers?
Socrates
Aristotle
Plato
Alexander

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