The Byzantine Empire

Miss. Remington

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You will be responsible for answering the following questions to prove to me you understand different aspects of Rome's Eastern Empire.

  1. What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?

    2. Your answer:
    Rome
    Constantine
    Eastern Roman empire
    Constantinople

  2. What is the name of Constantinople today?

    3. Your answer:
    Rome
    Byzantium
    Istanbul
    Constantinople

  3. What Christian Emperor moved the capital from Rome to Byzantium, and renamed it?

    4. Your answer:
    Constantine
    Diocletian
    Julius Ceasar
    Mark Anthony

  4. What is Mrs. Remington's first name?

    5. Your answer:
    Brooke
    Beulla
    Chelsea
    Francine

  5. What is the name of the Famous City that is located on both the European and Asian continents on opposing sides of a Bosporus?

    6. Your answer:
    Constantinople
    Rome
    Italy
    Washington D.C.

  6. What year was Rome sacked for the first time?

    7. Your answer:
    211 C.E.
    410 C.E.
    377 B.C.
    410 A.D.

  7. What happened to The Great Roman Empire?

    8. Your answer:
    It was split into two parts, Romes Eastern & Western Empires
    They lived happily ever after!
    The Roman empire was destroyed because their military was too expensive.
    They became rich and powerful. It still exists today.

  8. What happened to the WESTERN half of the Roman Empire?

    9. Your answer:
    Germanic invaders from the north conquered the land.
    They remain Romans today.
    They sold food on the corner and sang with their guitar boxes open.
    They became part of the Byzantine Empire.

  9. Name one Byzantine Emperor.

    10. Your answer:
    Julius Ceasar
    Mark Anthony
    Justinian I
    Teddy Roosevelt

  10. What petroleum based secret weapon did the Byzantines use to wared of invading ships?

    11. Your answer:
    Samari Sword
    Flame Thrower
    Greek Fire
    AK-47

  11. How did the Byzantines make most of their money?

    12. Your answer:
    Theft
    Gold
    War
    Trade

  12. What year did the Byzantine Empire Fall?

    13. Your answer:
    1453 C.E.
    345 C.E.
    377 C.E.
    1991 C.E.

  13. What year is the Byzantine Empire said to have officially started?

    14. Your answer:
    2006 C.E.
    1453 C.E.
    423 C.E.
    377 C.E.

  14. What is an Icon?

    15. Your answer:
    Religious Symbol or Painting
    A Church Official
    The Mom's, Aunts, brothers, cousint!
    A program on an Apple c-o-n-p-u-t-e-r!

  15. Which Emperor is considered to be the first for the Byzantines?

    16. Your answer:
    Justinian I
    Ceasar
    Mark Anthony
    Basil I

  16. Justinian I ruled for many years and was a good ruler?

    17. Your answer:
    TrueFalse

  17. At first The Byzantines considered themselves to be Romans at heart?

    18. Your answer:
    TrueFalse

  18. The location of Constantinople offered many advantages to the Byzantine Empire including natural defensive boundaries?

    19. Your answer:
    TrueFalse

  19. The Byzantines made much of their money through War?

    20. Your answer:
    TrueFalse

  20. Byzantines modeled their city after Rome itself?

    21. Your answer:
    TrueFalse

  21. Using the Map linked to this question answer the following; Describe in detail, The Advantages or Disadvantages to creating a city, such as Constantinople in this specific location.

    22. Links to reference material:
    Byzantine Empire Map

    Your answer:

    Greek Fire

  22. Explain what this picture depicts, how it worked and what it was used for.

    23. Your answer:

  23. Explain why the Roman Empire split up?

    24. Your answer:

  24. Give a reason, besides Trade for the survival of the Byzantine Empire.

    25. Your answer:

  25. In complete sentences describe three facts about Byzantine Art. Use at least one vocabulary word.

    26. Your answer:

  26. In complete sentences describe three facts about Byzantine Government.

    27. Your answer:

  27. In complete sentences describe one accomplishment of the Byzantine Empire.

    28. Your answer:

  28. Discuss in as great detail as you can, the ordinary day of a Byzantine Citizen.

    29. Your answer:

  29. How does The Bosporus create great opportunities for the Byzantine Empire.

    30. Your answer:

  30. Discuss in as great detail as you can, the path history takes from the fall of the Roman Empire to The height of the Byzantine Empire.

    31. Your answer:

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