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Rome and Byzantine Empire
Rome and Byzantine Empire
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1
Roman aqueducts are a legacy of?
Architecture
Engineering
Language
Philosophy
2
Emperor Justinian was most famous for creating a body of laws called.
Justinian's Code
Constantinople Constitution
The Twelve Tables
Law and Order
3
The Byzantine Empire consisted of the ______ half of the Roman Empire.
Western
Eastern
4
Differences between the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches include
Catholic church services were in Latin; Orthodox church services in Greek.
Pope was the leader of Catholics; Emperor was the representative of God.
Catholics followed the sacraments; Orthodox Christians did not.
Catholic priests could not marry; Orthodox priests were allowed to marry.
5
What religion was part of the Byzantine Empire?
Islam
Eastern Othodox
Catholic
Jewish
6
People of the Byzantine Empire thought of themselves as an extension of the ancient Roman Empire
False
True
7
Which is a legacy of Rome still used today?
Architecture
Government
Language
Law and Justice
8
The Byzantine Empire preserved the culture of which two civilizations?
Arabs and Romans
Greeks and Romans
Egyptians and Persians
Muslims and Christians
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Why did Rome fall?
Problems with military and weakening frontiers
Food shortages due to climate change
All of these are true
Political instability and civil wars
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The Byzantine Empire was its most powerful under this ruler because of the centralized government that developed.
Constantine
Marcus Aurelius
Caesar Augustus
Justinian
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The Byzantine Empire was its most powerful under this ruler because of the centralized government that developed.
Justinian
Irene
Leo III
Constantine
12
Where was Constantinople located geographically?
On the Italian peninsula
Between the continents of Africa and Europe.
Between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.
Between the continents of Asia and Europe
13
The Byzantines spoke _______, while Europeans in the west learned ______.
Greek, Latin
German, French
Latin, Roman
Roman, Greek
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Which of the following was an ECONOMIC reason that contributed to the fall of Rome?
Heavier taxes
Roman citizens avoiding military service
Poverty and inflation
Rome had nothing to export and relied purely on imported goods
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What was the power structure of the Byzantine Empire in religious matters?
The emperor and the Pope were considered equals
The Pope ruled over the bishops
The emperor had control over the patriarch
The patriarch was appointed by bishops
16
Mosaics were part of which Roman legacy?
Literature
Language
Architecture
Art
17
Where was the capital of the Western Roman Empire?
Macedonia
Rome
Carthage
Byzantium
18
The _______ is a high position in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
pastor
priest
matriarch
patriarch
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Why was Constantinople a great site for a capital?
It was connected to many trade routes.
It was surrounded by water on 3 sides.
It was a well defended city.
It was located far away from invaders
20
What Roman architectural legacy would you find in the US Capitol building?
Dome
Cameo
Stadium
Aqueduct
21
Latin, the Roman language, has influenced the English language by?
English words use Latin roots and prefixes
Latin is spoken in many homes
Latin words come from English roots
English is written with all capital letters
22
Which of these was a POLITICAL reason for the fall of the Roman Empire?
Christianity became their religion
Corrupt officials in government
Governement capital moved from Rome to Constantinople
A widening gap between the rich and poor.
23
What was the result of the Great Schism?
The creation of the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Church.
Catholic services were in Latin while Orthodox services were in Greek.
Western Europe became rural and eastern Europe developed large cities.
The lands of the Roman Empire were split into Eastern and Western halves.
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What is the lasting impact of the Justinian Code?
They have influenced modern day laws.
Christian based laws written in Greek.
Laws that expanded the rights of women.
They took power away from the emperor.
