Why was Justinian's code so impactful?

It was a long lasting code of practical and useful laws

Why did the church split in the East-West Schism

Disagreement over the authority of the Pope

Why did the Justinian plague have such a large impact on the Byzantine Empire?

It negatively effected many areas of Byzantine culture

Why did the Byzantine Empire fall?

Justinian plague and outside attacks

What was the theme system?

Provided for the needs of soldiers

Who were the Seljuks?

A group of Turks who assimilated into the Abbasid Empire

How did Ivan III challenge Mongol power during his reign?

Refused to pay tribute money & challenged military

What did Kiev originally exist as?

Russia's first unified territory

Which of the following best describe Empress Theodora?

Loving wife who participated in foreign and domestic affairs

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1
What did Charlemagne accomplish during his reign?
Expanded the Byzantine Empire
Took over all of modern Italy
Expanded the Frankish kingdom
Spread Christianity to Africa
2
Which emperor wanted to expand and strengthen the Byzantine Empire?
Julius Caesar
Justinian
Charlemagne
Claudius
3
Why was Justinian's code so impactful?
It ensured the Byzantine Empire's existence forever
It was a long lasting code of practical and useful laws
It was an unfair code that disregarded all citizens
It was written by the founding fathers of the Roman Empire
4
What were the images of Christ and the saints which were being used for prayer?
Sculptures
Paintings
Frescoes
Icons
5
Why did the church split in the East-West Schism
Disagreement over the location of the church
Disagreement over money divided in the church
Disagreement over the authority of the Pope
Disagreement over music in the church
6
Where was Constantinople located?
Turkey
Spain
Macedonia
Saudi Arabia
7
Why did the Justinian plague have such a large impact on the Byzantine Empire?
It contaminated their water
It negatively effected many areas of Byzantine culture
It killed the people in power
It was brought by outsiders
8
What was the focus of Byzantine culture?
Art and religion
Politics and military
Government and economy
Technology and education
9
What body of water did the Byzantine Empire surround?
Atlantic Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
Red Sea
Black Sea
10
What was the first purpose of the Hagia Sophia?
A synagogue
A museum
A mosque
A church
11
Which of the following modern countries was not part of the Byzantine Empire?
Syria
Italy
Germany
Spain
12
Russian culture came about as a result of the blend of which cultures?
Slavic & Greek
Greek & Egyptian
Polish & Ukrainian
Roman & Turkish
13
What is Kiev today?
A powerful city in Africa
Russian territory
Capital of Ukraine
Something important
14
Why did the Byzantine Empire fall?
The Roman empire destroyed it
It was tired of trying to stand
The Americans destroyed it
Justinian plague and outside attacks
15
What was the theme system?
It never existed
Provided for the needs of soldiers
Provided ideas for plays and productions
Provided for the needs of the poor
16
Who were the Seljuks?
A group of Turks who assimilated into the Abbasid Empire
Turks who defeated the Abbasid Empire
Turks who took over the Byzantine Empire
A group of Turks who failed to rise to power
17
How did Ivan III challenge Mongol power during his reign?
Killed Ghengis Khan
Refused to pay tribute money & challenged military
He made them slaves to his empire
He never challenged their rule
18
What did Kiev originally exist as?
The capital of Russia
A country in Eastern Europe
Russia's first unified territory
The most powerful city in Mongolia
19
How long did the Byzantine Empire last?
629-1453
709-1589
1407-Present day
200-600
20
Which of the following best describe Empress Theodora?
Overpowering wife who tried to take control of the Empire
Glamorous, stylish and uninterested in politics
Loving wife who participated in foreign and domestic affairs
Military leader who attempted to kill the Emperor

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