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Reviewing the Byzantine Empire & Early Modern Russia
Reviewing the Byzantine Empire & Early Modern Russia
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1
What areas WERE NOT reconquered from the Roman Empire by the time the Byzantines reached their height?
Gaul (France)
the British Isles
All of the above
Northern Spain
2
The translated name of this structure is
the Forum of Antilles
the Church of Holy Wisdom
the Temple of Rationality
the Church of Reason
3
The Byzantine Empire reached its height under the rule of
Justinian and Theodora
Constantine and Mexentius
Julius and Ceasar Augustus
Cyril and Methodius
4
Which of the following was NOT an achievement of the Emperor Justinian?
Creation of the Cyrillic alphabet
Codification of laws
Trade expansion
Reclaiming some former Roman territories
5
Before western Rome fell, it had a tremendous golden age - "Pax Romana." Which WAS NOT one of its Five Good Emperors?
Nerva
Domitian
Antoninus Pius
Hadrian
6
Historians believe the great Plague of Justinian...
was a form of bubonic plague spread by rats and fleas
was primarily caused by an avian influenza virus
may have been the first coronavirus pandemic in recorded history
was ultimately responsible for the death of Justinian's wife, Theodora
7
The Patriarch was the leader of which church?
Eastern Church
Western Church
8
All of the following were characteristics borrowed by early modern Russia from the Byzantine Empire EXCEPT
the concept of divine monarchy
art and architectural styles
a large and highly trained bureaucracy
the orthodox Church version of Christianity
9
Which church was monotheistic - belief in 1 god and Jesus?
neither
Eastern Church
both churches were monotheistic
Western Church
10
The type of alphabet shown here was created for use for the Slavic populations in eastern Europe by
Paul of Tarsus
the Phoenicians
St. Cyril
the Greeks
11
Which religion (church) is the oldest of all the choices listed?
Eastern Orthodox
They are all just about the same age
Western Roman Catholic
Protestant
12
Which does NOT describe the structure in the image seen here?
It contains a "floating" dome
It is the Church of the Hagia Sophia
It is located in the heart of Rome, Italy
It depicts a major Orthodox religious site at one time
13
In what year did the Great Schism between the Eastern and Western churches occur?
1154
954
1254
1054
14
The form of Christianity that dominated in medieval Western Europe can be classified as
Russian Christian
Greek Orthodox
Byzantine Christian
Roman Catholic
15
What did Byzantine monks create to help newly converted Russians practice Eastern Orthodox Christianity?
Inexpensive Bibles
Mosques
The Cyrillic alphabet
Hymnals
16
The Byzantine Empire reached its height
about 50 years after the fall of Athens
about 100 years after the fall of Rome
during the rise of the Ottomans Turks
during the rise of absolutist Russia
17
After the Turks captured the Byzantine Empire, all of the following were true EXCEPT:
Islam became the religion most associated with the area
Muslims now controlled the Bosporus Strait
the Ottomans extended their empire into much of western Russia
the Turks changed the capital city to Istanbul instead of Constantinople
18
Priests spoke Latin when conducting Church services...
Eastern Church
Western Church
19
A major contribution of the Byzantine Empire was the
invention of the wheel and gunpowder
diffusion of Hindu beliefs
participation of citizens in government
preservation of Greek science and Roman engineering
20
Christmas was the most significant holiday in Christianity according to...
Eastern Church
Western Church
21
What architectural device of the Russian church show here proves it was influenced by the Byzantines?
Large Arches
Flying Buttresses
Onion Domes
Ionic Columns
22
Which statement below is FALSE about Ivan III and Ivan IV of early modern Russia?
Ivan IV expanded Russia's territorial conquests faster than Ivan III.
Ivan III was the grandfather of Ivan IV.
Ivan IV was bettern known as Ivan, the Great.
Both men modeled aspects of their rule on the harsh practices of Mongols
23
After the fall of the Roman Empire, Roman culture was kept alive in
public and privacy Byzantine libraries
Germanic tribal customs
nowhere, really, as it just died out over time
legal practices undertaken by Greek politicians
24
The Pope led this church...
Eastern Church
Western Church
25
Centered in Rome, Italy...
Western Church
Eastern Church
26
Spoke Greek when priests conducted Church services...
Western Church
Eastern Church
27
Which of the following is a TRUE statement about the Byzantine economy through the end of the reign of Justinian?
It was largely controlled by the Orthodox Church.
It was weak compared to that of Western Rome in the 5th-century CE
It was based primarily on barter
It was prosperous from its exports in fish, meat, & timber
28
All of the following are characteristics of the Western Roman Catholic Church EXCEPT:
Latin was the dominant language
emperors in nations who practiced it accepted the authority of the Pope
the Church had tremendous political power
It was centered in Constantinople
29
Which group took control of Russia for over two centuries (1240 - 1480) and cut it off from trade with western Europe?
Visigoths and Ostrogoths
Huns and Magyars
Ottoman Turks
Mongols
30
The split between the Western and Eastern Roman churches had its origins in the 700s over the major issue of
economic trade disagreements
the use of icons in the church
monotheism vs. polytheism
the Bible as the main source of spiritual authority
31
The Byzantine Empire was the FIRST to contribute which of the following in the area of art? (One will be shown soon...)
structural support columns
mosaics
stained glass windows
the perfected arch
32
Theodora is known for all of the following EXCEPT
assuming the role as co-empress to Justinian
financially supporting the journeys of Cyril and Methodius to Russia
supporting women's rights early in the post-classical era
her influential role in subduing the Nika Riots
33
What religion spread (and was most commonly practiced) in the eastern half of Rome during the post-classical period?
Christianity
Greek Mythology
Judaism
Roman Mythology
34
In what year did the Byzantine Empire collapse to the Ottoman Turks?
1243
1543
1453
1653
35
What statement BEST explains why Constantinople is advantageously located?
It lies directly across from the Ottomans.
It is near the Baltic Sea.
It is located in the Byzantine Empire.
The city is situated on a crossroad between Europe and Asia.
36
Marriage by priests WAS allowed in which church?
Western Church
Eastern Church
37
Icons have generally been considered acceptable items to pray to...
Eastern Church
Western Church
38
Which of the following groups used siege warfare to finally conqeur the Byzantines?
Ottoman Turks
Romans
Germanic tribes
Roman Catholics
39
The Byzantine Empire reached its height during which period of global history?
early modern era
ancient world
post-classical world
classical world
40
Which development is most closely associated with the beginning of the Byzantine Empire?
emergence of the Russian Orthodox Church
division of the Roman Empire
fall of Constantinople
building of the Hagia Sophia
41
Easter was the most important holiday in Christianity according to which church?
Western Church
Eastern Church
42
Most historians believe that the Plague of Justinian
was the disease responsible for killing Theodora
caused the Crusaders to find a different direction to the Holy Land
killed 25 - 50% of the empire's population
was an inconsequential pandemic
43
Which civilization had the greatest direct impact on earl modern Russia?
Rome
Byzantine
Germanic Tribes
Greece
44
What is the MAIN reason the Bosporous Strait is an important waterway?
Connects the Black Sea to the Red Sea
It provides western Greece with access to the Black Sea
Connects the Byzantine Empire to Ottoman Empire
Provides passage from Black Sea to Mediterranean Sea
45
Which individual is
INCORRECTLY
linked to a major achievement he/she is known for?
Procopius - authored "The Wars of Justinian"
Anna Komnene - authored "The Alexiad"
Belisarius - barbarian general responsible for ousting Romulus Augustus
Justinian - authored "Corpus Juris Civilis"
46
Constantine had a dream that he'd win a decisive battle to control the entirety of Rome. What did he dream?
That he would win the battle if his soldiers were baptized
That he would win the battle if he became a Christian
He'd win if he put letters signifying Christ on his soldiers' shields
That he would win the battle at the cost of the death of his son
47
Which of the following was NOT TRUE of Theodora?
She outlived Justinian by seventeen years.
She advised Justinian to crush a riot in Constantinople.
She was emperor Justinian's wife, advisor, and aid.
She was a bear dancer in the circus.
48
Which of the following does NOT describe the location of Constantinople?
Harbors and its peninsular location made it easier to fortify
Its distance from Germanic tribes allowed it to thrive & prosper
Excellent protection on its eastern-most frontier
It was far from any major centers of trade
49
Constantinople was a good site for a capital city because of its
location in Western Europe
location to trade routes
religious ties to the West
lack of defensive fortifications
50
Which was NOT a disagreement over the proper practicing of Christianity between Western and Eastern Europe?
Clerical celibacy (priests being allowed to marry)
Public church services and Mass
Icon worship
Belief in the Bible as the sacred text
