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In what way was the Byzantine Empire related to the Roman Empire? a) empire before the Roman Empire b) continuation of the Roman Empire
b) continuation of the Roman Empire
Which describes the climate in the southern European part of the Empire? a) hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters b) desert conditions
a) hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters
How did the physical geography of the Byzantine Empire affect how people lived? a) Wheat was grown throughout the Empire. b) It determined how the people earned a living
b) It determined how the people earned a living
Where was Constantinople located? a) on a river delta at the northern edge of Africa b) on a peninsula at the southeastern end of Europe
b) on a peninsula at the southeastern end of Europe
Why was Constantinople an important center of trade? a) It was guarded on three sides by water b) Ships traveling from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean Sea passed by there.
b) Ships traveling from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean Sea passed by there.
What was one goal of the emperor Justinian for the Byzantine Empire? a) destroy the Hagia Sophia and build a palace in its place b) reunite the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches
b) reunite the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches
Which is NOT a contribution made by Justinian to the Byzantine Empire? a) Justinian rebuilt the famous cathedral Hagia Sophia. b) The Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches were united
b) The Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches were united
Which is one reason why Justinian rebuilt the Hagia Sophia? a) to split the Christian church b) to protect the Empire from invasions c) to show his strong ties to the church
c) to show his strong ties to the church
Which of the following played a role in the split of the Christian church? a) Theodora’s plans for defending Constantinople against attacks b) the use of icons as part of worship
b) the use of icons as part of worship
What was Justinian’s wife’s name? a) Theodora b) Joan of Arc c) Cleopatra d) Hagia Sophia
a) Theodora
Who founded the religion of Islam? a) Ramadan b) Justinian c) Abraham d) Muhammad
d) Muhammad
How did Islam first begin to spread? a) Muhammad’s disciples began to preach the message of Islam. b) In Medina Muhammad found many people eager to hear his teachings
b) In Medina Muhammad found many people eager to hear his teachings
Which is NOT a pillar of Islam? a) a profession of faith in God b) an annual pilgrimage to Rome c) charity for the poor
b) an annual pilgrimage to Rome
Why is the Quran important to Muslims? a) It contains stories of Muhammad’s journeys to Rome. b) It covers many topics that Muslims face on a daily basis.
b) It covers many topics that Muslims face on a daily basis.
How were lands that were once part of the Byzantine Empire added to the Islamic world? a) through Muslim wars and conquests b) through the building of cathedrals
a) through Muslim wars and conquests
Which is NOT true about the spread of Islam? a) Although Islam was known in many places, it never spread outside of the Arabian Peninsula. b) The Arabic language spread along with Islam.
a) Although Islam was known in many places, it never spread outside of the Arabian Peninsula
