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Exploring the Byzantine Empire: History, Culture & Legacy

Uncover the fascinating history of the Byzantine Empire, lasting over 1000 years. From Emperor Constantine to Justinian, learn about the split in the Christian church, iconic architecture, and the empire's conquest by the Muslims. Delve into the legacy of Justinian's legal codification and the prominence of Byzantine art and culture. Explore key figures like Theodora and understand the religious significance of icons. Test your knowledge with interactive quizzes on Byzantine rulers, religious icons, and more. Discover the rich heritage of this influential empire that left a lasting impact on the Western world.

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Exploring the Byzantine Empire: History, Culture & Legacy

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  1. CHAPTER 7 PRE-TEST

  2. 1. The Byzantine Empire lasted over ________ years! • a. 500 • b. 750 • c. 1000 • d. 1250

  3. C. 1000 YEARS

  4. 2. The Emperor ____________ founded Constantinople on the ruins of a Greek city called Byzantium. • a. Augustus • b. Constantine • c. Alexander • d. Julius Caesar

  5. b. Constantine

  6. 3. The greatest emperor of the Byzantine Empire after Constantine was ____________. • a. Alexander • b. Justinian • c. Nero • d. Leo X

  7. b. Justinian

  8. 4. During the Byzantine Empire, the Christian church split into two main groups: Roman Catholic and __________ Orthodox. • a. Western • b. Southern • c. Northern • d. Eastern

  9. d. Eastern

  10. 6. _____________ directed his lawyers to codify, organize and revise 1000 years of Roman law, which created a valuable, lasting heritage for the whole Western world. Most law codes of today are based on this work. • a. Constantine • b. Alexander • c. Augustine • d. Justinian

  11. d. Justinian

  12. 7. Byzantine architecture was most fully expressed in churches; the most noticeable feature was the __________ on each church. • . a. marble • b. dome • c. gold • d. steeple

  13. b. dome

  14. 8. Constantinople was finally conquered by the _______________ in 1453. • Mongols • Romans • Barbarians • Muslims (Ottoman empire)

  15. D. Muslims

  16. 9. The early church split in half when the leaders of the two groups ____________ each other. • a. hated • b. made war on • c. refused to speak to • d. excommunicated

  17. d. excommunicated

  18. 10. An ___________ is a kind of painting of holy people that was mistakenly worshipped by people in the Byzantine churches. • a. icing • b. idol • c. icon • d. idle

  19. c. icon

  20. 11. Who was the leader of the Church in the West? • a. The Pope • b. The Eastern Patriarch • c. The Bishop • d. The Emperor

  21. a. The Pope

  22. 12. Which of the following in NOT true about Theodora? • a. She convinced Justinian to stay in Constantinople during a revolt. • b. She helped to reunite the Eastern and Western Churches. • c. She influenced the development of Byzantine law. • d. She was Justinian’s wife.

  23. b. She helped to reunite the Eastern and Western Churches.

  24. 13. The ruler of Kievan Rus was called • a. King • b. Czar • c. Empire • d. Pope

  25. b. Czar

  26. 14. During Justinian reign workers built • a. Circus Marims • b. Coliseum • c. Hagia Sophia • d. Parthenon

  27. c. Hagia Sophia

  28. 15. a religious image that is regarded as sacred • Autocrat • excommunicate • Charter D. Icon E. Tundra

  29. D. Icon

  30. A. Autocrat B. Excommunicate C. charter D. Icon E. Tundra 16. an official document in which rights are given by a government to a person or group

  31. C. charter

  32. A. Autocrat B. Excommunicate C. charter D. Icon E. Tundra 17. a single ruler with absolute power

  33. A. Autocrat

  34. A. Autocrat B. Excommunicate C. charter D. Icon E. Tundra 18. to expel from the church

  35. B. Excommunicate

  36. A. Autocrat B. Excommunicate C. charter D. Icon E. Tundra 19. a plain without trees in an arctic region

  37. E. Tundra

  38. A. Steppe C. Boyar E. Ethnic group B. Czar D. Mercenary 20. a large group of people who share the same language and cultural heritage

  39. E. Ethnic group

  40. A. Steppe C. Boyar E. Ethnic group B. Czar D. Mercenary 21. the Russian noble

  41. C. Boyar

  42. A. Steppe C. Boyar E. Ethnic group B. Czar D. Mercenary 22. a soldier paid to serve in a foreign army

  43. D. Mercenary

  44. A. Steppe C. Boyar E. Ethnic group B. Czar D. Mercenary 23. a great plain with few trees anywhere in southeastern Europe or Asia

  45. A. Steppe

  46. A. Steppe C. Boyar E. Ethnic group B. Czar D. Mercenary 24. the Russian word for Caesar, which means “emperor”

  47. B. Czar

  48. TRUE OR FALSE

  49. Constantinople was surrounded on 3 sides by water.

  50. TRUE

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