Byzantine Empire Quiz
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Last updated over 5 years ago
10 questions
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What name did Emperor Constantine give to the capital city in the Byzantine Empire?
What name did Emperor Constantine give to the capital city in the Byzantine Empire?
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The Roman Empire grew so large that it was split in half and given two emperors, and later it separated for good into the Roman Empire and Byzantine Empire. Which half eventually fell to barbarians in 476 AD?
The Roman Empire grew so large that it was split in half and given two emperors, and later it separated for good into the Roman Empire and Byzantine Empire. Which half eventually fell to barbarians in 476 AD?
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Constantinople was so well guarded that it lasted for a 1000 more years after the west fell to barbarians. Which of the following helped protect Constantinople from invasion for so long?
Constantinople was so well guarded that it lasted for a 1000 more years after the west fell to barbarians. Which of the following helped protect Constantinople from invasion for so long?
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Emperor Justinian created new laws for the Byzantine Empire called the "Justinian Code" and his wife, Empress Theodora, also created more rights for women.
Emperor Justinian created new laws for the Byzantine Empire called the "Justinian Code" and his wife, Empress Theodora, also created more rights for women.
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Emperor Constantine created a new capital city in the Eastern Byzantine Empire. He built it with columns, domes, arches, and more so that it would look just like which other city?
Emperor Constantine created a new capital city in the Eastern Byzantine Empire. He built it with columns, domes, arches, and more so that it would look just like which other city?
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Who is considered to be the ultimate leader of the Roman Catholic Church?
Who is considered to be the ultimate leader of the Roman Catholic Church?
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Who is considered to be the ultimate leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church in the Byzantine Empire and has the control to choose church leaders?
Who is considered to be the ultimate leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church in the Byzantine Empire and has the control to choose church leaders?
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What is a similarity of the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church?
What is a similarity of the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church?
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What was one major conflict in the Eastern Orthodox Church?
What was one major conflict in the Eastern Orthodox Church?
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Although the Byzantine Empire lasted for a 1000 years longer than the Western Roman Empire, which group of invaders eventually took over Constantinople in the east in the year 1453 AD?
Although the Byzantine Empire lasted for a 1000 years longer than the Western Roman Empire, which group of invaders eventually took over Constantinople in the east in the year 1453 AD?