Why did the use of icons anger iconoclasts?

They believed using icons was like worshipping objects.

developed in eastern Roman Empire after the fall of western Roman empire

How were the Ottomans able to overtake Constantinople?

Gunpowder allowed them to use powerful cannons, which destroyed the walls

After Justinian's death, what happened to the size of the empire?

It got smaller as most of the territory he gained was lost

the Cathedral of Holy Wisdom in Constantinople

Why was Constantinople such a flourishing and wealthy city?

It was the center of trade for Europe, Asia and Africa

the capital of the eastern Roman Empire and later of the Byzantine Empire.

Why did Justinian create Justinian's Code?

The laws were disorganized and outdated

Religious images used in worship by Christians

The split between the Eastern and Western Churches in 1054

Which of the following was NOT a result of the Nika Riots?

Justinian was removed from the throne

This word means "split" or "divide".

an increase in prices of goods and a decrease in the value of money.

People who opposed the use of icons (religious images) in worship.

During Justinian's rule...

the empire reached its largest size.

Why did Justinian raise taxes on Byzantine citizens?

to pay for the expensive wars fought while expanding the empire

What was MOST important about the location of Constantinople? Choose the best answer from the list below.

It was between eastern and western trade routes.

How does the legacy of Cyril and Methodius live on in Eastern Europe today?

Many Eastern Europeans use the Cyrillic alphabet.

Which of the following best describes the Nicene Creed?

A Roman document officially stating what Christians believe

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Constantinople
Body of Roman law collected by order of the Byzantine emperor Justinian
This word means "split" or "divide".
established as capital of Roman empire in 330 AD
The Cathedral of Holy Wisdom in Constantinople
2
The Great Schism
Religious images used in worship
The society that developed in the eastern Roman Empire
The split in Christianity between East and West.
The Cathedral of Holy Wisdom in Constantinople
3
Why did the use of icons anger iconoclasts?
They believed using icons taught people about God.
They believed using icons led to the Great Schism.
They believed using icons was like worshipping objects.
They believed that only bishops should use icons.
4
Which side of Rome was the location of Constantinople?
Eastern
Western
Southern
Northern
5
Which of the following is most responsible for causing the Great Schism?
the debate over whether or not priests could get married
the debate over icons
the debate over what language should be spoken in church (Latin or Greek)
the debate over the divinity of Jesus Christ
6
After the Great Schism, the church in the WEST was called...
the Anglican Church
the Byzantine Church
the Roman Catholic Church
the Eastern Orthodox Church
7
Icons were NOT allowed in the churches of the East
True
n/a
False
n/a
8
What was the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire?
Carthage
Rome
Constantinople
Milan
9
Byzantine empire
Justinian
developed in eastern Roman Empire after the fall of western Roman empire
Theodora
developed in England around 1000 AD
10
How were the Ottomans able to overtake Constantinople?
The invention of the trebuchet allowed them to throw rocks into the city
An earthquake destroyed Constantinople's walls
Gunpowder allowed them to use powerful cannons, which destroyed the walls
They had so many soldiers that Constantinople immediately surrendered
11
Who was the head of the Roman Catholic (western) Church?
Emperor
Pope
Monarch
Patriarch
12
After Justinian's death, what happened to the size of the empire?
It was taken over by the Western Empire
It stayed the same size
It got smaller as most of the territory he gained was lost
It got bigger as people continued expanding the empire in Justinian's name
13
Hagia Sophia
patriarch
icon
the great schism
the Cathedral of Holy Wisdom in Constantinople
14
Why was Constantinople such a flourishing and wealthy city?
Great architecture and buildings
The Pope lives there
It had Persian rulers
It was the center of trade for Europe, Asia and Africa
15
Language of the Byzantines:
Italian
Greek
Spanish
Latin
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Title of ruler of the Byzantine Empire.
King
Senator
Emperor
Caesar
17
What was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire?
Rome
Constantinople
Istanbul
Paris
18
As the Byzantine Empire grew weaker, it was attacked unsuccessfully for years. What group brought the Empire to an end
the Turks
the Persians
the Russians
the Egyptians
19
Constantinople
the capital of the eastern Roman Empire and later of the Byzantine Empire.
Roman Catholic
church
Pope
20
Why did Justinian create Justinian's Code?
The laws were disorganized and outdated
It was surrounded on three sides by water
Mosaics
The Roman Catholic Church
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What is an Icon?
Preachers
Gods worshiped by followers
Famous people
Religious images used in worship by Christians
22
Became the emperor of the Byzantine Empire after his uncle died and left him as heir.
Constantine
Theodora
King Henry VIII
Justinian
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East-West Schism
Art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
a Christian church that grew out of Christianity in eastern Europe
The split between the Eastern and Western Churches in 1054
313 AD Constantine issued this decree, making Christianity legal
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Which of the following was NOT a result of the Nika Riots?
Justinian was removed from the throne
Justinian ordered the military to end the riots
Constantinople had been burned and heavily damaged
Thousands of people were killed
25
Constantinople is located between which two continents?
Europe and Asia
Asia and North America
Europe and Africa
Africa and Asia
26
What was the name of the Christian church in the Byzantine Empire?
Islam
Roman catholic
Greek orthodox
Protestant
27
schism
313 AD Constantine issued this decree, making Christianity legal
This word means "split" or "divide".
The Cathedral of Holy Wisdom in Constantinople
a Christian church that grew out of Christianity in eastern Europe
28
Which region had the greatest influence on the historical and cultural development of the Byzantine Empire?
Rome
India
Egypt
Mesoamerica
29
Which best describes the location of Constantinople?
On a mountain
In between Europe and Asia
At the tip of Italy
In between Greece and Italy
30
How long did the Byzantine Empire last?
527 years
500 years
1,000 years
100 years
31
How did the rule of Justinian have a positive impact on the Byzantine Empire?
He decreased the population.
He codified laws.
He moved the capital city.
He banned all religions.
32
Which was a Greek orthodox church in the Byzantine Empire
Hagia Sophia
Omyakon
Constantinople
Holy Cross
33
Justinian was able expand into all of the follow areas except...
China
Italy
North Africa
Spain
34
Today, Constantinople is called
Byzantium
Turkey
London
Istanbul
35
The Eastern side of the Roman Empire became...
The Ming Dynasty
The Byzantine Empire
The Diocletian Empire
The Greek Empire
36
Who moved the capital from Rome to Byzantium?
Justinian
Caesar
Genghis Khan
Constantine
37
This law code was the basis for law for the next 900 years; one of the most important legacies of the Byzantine Empire
Oracle Bones
Code of Hammurabi
12 Tables
Justinian's Code
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What is inflation?
The division of a civilization into two parts.
an increase in prices of goods and a decrease in the value of money.
a church building that has been given special privileges by the pope.
a class of religious officials which includes priests and pastors.
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iconoclasts
powerful woman in Byzantine empire; passed laws and advised her husband
People who opposed the use of icons (religious images) in worship.
The head of the Roman Catholic Church (in the West)
The Cathedral of Holy Wisdom in Constantinople
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What is the name for the person in charge of the Catholic (Western) Church?
Patriarch
Bishop
Pope
Priest
41
During Justinian's rule...
the empire was set to continue expanding for hundreds of years.
the empire reached its largest size.
the empire lost key territories.
the empire fell apart due to debt and foreign invaders.
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Eastern Church:
Greek orthodox
Buddhism
Judaism
Roman catholic
43
Why did Justinian raise taxes on Byzantine citizens?
to pay off the debt he owed to foreign rulers
to fund a new chariot race stadium
to demolish the Hagia Sophia and rebuild a statue in its place
to pay for the expensive wars fought while expanding the empire
44
What was MOST important about the location of Constantinople? Choose the best answer from the list below.
It was close to water.
It is in modern-day Turkey.
It was far from Rome.
It was between eastern and western trade routes.
45
Catholic missionaries brought Latin to more places. Latin developed into languages like...
Greek, Latvian, and Portuguese
Spanish, Italian, and Korean
English, Chinese, and Greek
French, Italian, and Spanish
46
How does the legacy of Cyril and Methodius live on in Eastern Europe today?
Many Eastern Europeans use the Cyrillic alphabet.
Many Eastern Europeans still move to Constantinople.
Many Eastern Europeans still practice Islam.
Many Eastern Europeans travel to Mecca.
47
What building is shown in this image?
Pantheon
Hagia Sophia
Hippodrome
Vatican
48
Which of the following best describes the Nicene Creed?
A Roman document officially stating what Christians believe
A peace treaty between the Western and Eastern empires
A historic church in Constantinople
The splitting of the church
49
What body of water was central to the Byzantine Empire?
Red Sea
Atlantic Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
Black Sea
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How did Justinian reform the empire's legal system?
He created Justinian's Code.
He made the laws more detailed.
He told everyone to leave.
He made it more complicated.
51
The Eastern half of Europe was what section of Christianity?
Orthodox Christian
Roman Catholic
Lutheran
Islam
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pope
the head of the Roman Catholic church (in the West)
Hagia Sophia
schism
Byzantine emperor
53
What prompted the creation of Justinian's Code?
The expansion of the empire
Roman laws were confusing and treated people unfairly
Citizens were committing crime at such a high rate, Justinian need to creat
The Nika Riots forced Justinian to create the code
54
The first Christian Emperor in Rome was
Kublai Khan
Constantine
Constantinople
Diocletian
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Western Church:
Judaism
Agnosticism
Roman Catholic
Greek orthodox
56
Who was credited with the creation of the city of Constantinople?
Constantine
Theodora
Justinian
Constantinople
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What is the Hagia Sofia?
A large government building used for collecting Byzantine taxes
The great wall that surrounded Constantinople
The name of the Justinian's palace
An important cathedral in Constantinople
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What caused people to begin rioting during the Nika Riots?
Justinian imposed strict curfew laws
Citizens were upset with the expansion of the empire
Justinian arrested two popular charioteers
The economy was collapsing and people couldn't afford food
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After the Great Schism, the church in the EAST was called...
the Byzantine Church
the Roman Catholic Church
the Eastern Orthodox Church
the Anglican Church
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How did Christianity flourish and spread through the Byzantine Empire?
Constantine was against it
Constantine supported it; built churches and roads to spread Christianity
Justinian passed Legal laws for Christianity
Justinian built churches and roads to spread christianity
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Which of the following applies to the Eastern Orthodox Church?
Church teachings were in Latin
The Pope was the highest church official
The church used icons
The emperor was the head of the Church

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