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One reason for the Great Schism is the disagreement about praying to religious symbols called
icons
stained glass
paint
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Emperor who expanded the empire, created new laws, built the Hagia Sophia, & married Theodora
Justinian
Valens
Basil II
Constantine
3
The Byzantines recorded educational writings from the following civilization(s)
Ancient Rome
Ancient China
Ancient Greece
Ancient Rome and Greece
4
In the year 1935, the Hagia Sophia was changed to be a ____ and still serves this purpose today
Mosque
Museum
Church
Synagogue
5
Justinian created a large arena used to hold chariot races. It was the site of the Nika Revolts
The Superdome
The Hippodrome
The Circus Maximus
The Colosseum
6
Which emperor expanded the empire and defeated the Bulgarian army?
Diocletion
Basil II
Justinian
Constantine
7
The Byzantine Emperor who built the longest aqueduct in the known world
Justinian
Valens
Theodora
Basil II
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What is one advantage that Constantinople's location had on the empire?
It was located in the mountains, far from enemy attacks
It was a crossroads of trade, people, and ideas
It was far from the sea so there weren't any pirate attacks
It was on rich farmland which provided lots of food
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How many volumes made up Justinians Code?
13
4
2
1
10
Co-Empress of the empire with a focus on women's rights
Cleopatra
Theodora
Basilia
Justine
11
This tribe overthrew the Byzantine empire and changed the religion from Christianity to Islam
Ottoman Turks
Franks
Arab Caliphates
Lombards
12
Emperor Constantine built a new capital over the ruins of which old city?
Jerusalem
Rome
Athens
Byzantium
13
An official split in a religion
Hagia Sophia
Pope
Schism
Muslim Turks
14
How many laws were created in Justinian's Code of laws?
200
1,000
800
4,000
15
What is one way that the Byzantine Empire contributed culturally to western civilization?
Byzantine writers copied Muslim scholars
Byzantine scholars preserved Greek and Roman writings
Byzantine Emperors had to have a college education
Byzantine scientists invented gunpowder
16
Justinian had many accomplishments. One in particular is a church known for it's architecture
Cathedral of Notre Dame
St. Peter's Basilica
Westminster Abbey
Hagia Sophia
17
Justinian's largest building achievement was
Mosaic of Theodora
New court system
Statue of Constantine
Hagia Sophia
18
These warriors on horseback were fierce, vicious enemies of the Byzantines
Ottoman Turks
Lombards
Huns
Franks
19
The Byzantine ruler who conquered the Bulgarians and expanded the empire
Diocletion
Basil II
Constantine
Justinian
20
Which emperor built upon the city of Byzantium and renamed it?
Basil II
Diocletion
Valens
Constantine
21
Paintings, statues, or images of a holy person like Jesus, Mary, or saints
Paint
Mosaics
Icons
Stained Glass
22
Justinian's Code influenced modern Europe's
Religion
Legal System
Economy
Language
23
When the Ottoman Turks came into power, they were Muslim and changed the Hagia Sophia into a
Museum
Church
Synagogue
Mosque
24
This Germanic Tribe, led by Atila, is known for trying to attack Constantinople
The Ottoman Turks
The Huns
The Franks
The Normans
25
The Byzantine Empire eventually fell to a group called the
Huns
Franks
Vandals
Ottoman Turks
26
This word means "split" and refers to a large disagreement in the Christian church
crack
divide
schism
break up
27
Who persuaded Justinian to stay and fight in the Nike Rebellion to save Constantinople?
Trick question. He didn't stay to fight.
His son, Alexander
His wife, Theodora
His top general, Arcadius
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The Hagia Sophia was built by which Emperor
Valens
Octavion
Justinian
Basil II
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Why did the Great Schism take place?
Because the Pope banished the Byzantine Empire
To keep Christians out of Rome
To make the Byzantine Empire stronger
To allow the Pope and Patriarch to rule together
30
Emperor who created a very LARGE aqueduct to bring fresh water to the city
Constantine
Valens
Justinian
Basil II
31
The Byzantine emperor who reorganized and explained Roman laws
Augustus
Constantine
Justinian
Valens
32
The city of Constantinople is located on the Bosphorous Strait, between which 2 continents?
Asia and Europe
Europe and Africa
Asia and Africa
North America and South America
33
Co-Empress of the Byzantine Empire who came from poverty
Valens
Cleopatra
Constantine
Theodora
34
A new set of laws created for the Byzantine Empire that influenced areas all of Europe
Theodora's Reforms
The 12 Tables
Hammurabi's Code
Justinian's Code
35
The emperor who moved Rome's capital to a new location
Constantine
Valens
Justinian
Diocletion
36
These invaders used cannon fire to conquer Constantinople in 1453 AD
Turks
Huns
Franks
Icons
37
The head of the Roman Catholic Church
Pope
Huns
Schism
Atila
38
The leader of the Roman Catholic Church is known as the
bishop
pope
patriarch
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The Hagia Sophia was originally built to serve the purpose of being a
Museum
Mosque
Synagogue
Church
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Why was Constantinople a rich city?
They borrowed money from the Romans
They used Greek Fire to defend themselves
It was a trade hub
They had a corrupt ruler
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The Byzantine empire lasted 1,000 years after the Roman Empire because
It had no contact with other civilizations
It had no religious disputes
Rulers didn't have much power
It was rich from trade
42
What language did the people of the Eastern Roman Empire mostly speak?
Spanish
English
Latin
Greek
43
What defense against invaders did Constantinople have?
Strong city-walls
It was surrounded on all sides by water
A powerful army
It did not have any enemies
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Who is head of the Eastern Orthodox Church?
The Bishop
The Patriarch, although the Emperor made decisions often
The Pope
The Patriarch alone had all the power
