byzantine empire

Question 1

What happened to the Eastern Roman Empire after the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

Answer 1

The Eastern Roman Empire continued for 1000 more years

This period is known as the Byzantine Empire.

Question 2

What is the name given to the Eastern Roman Empire?

Answer 2

Byzantine Empire

The term ‘Byzantine’ was used in later historical context to distinguish it from the earlier Roman Empire.

Question 3

What were some artistic achievements of the Byzantine Empire?

Answer 3

Gold statues, chirping gold birds, roaring gold lions, dome, Hagia Sophia

The Hagia Sophia is a significant architectural marvel and symbol of Byzantine artistry.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The _______ is a notable architectural achievement of the Byzantine Empire.

Answer 4

Hagia Sophia

Question 5

True or False: The Byzantine Empire is known for its artistic achievements such as gold statues and intricate domes.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

List three artistic features associated with the Byzantine Empire.

Answer 6

• Gold statues
• Chirping gold birds
• Roaring gold lions

Question 7

What was said about the dome in the Byzantine Empire?

Answer 7

It was said to hang from the heavens

This reflects the architectural innovation and spiritual symbolism of Byzantine domes.

Question 8

What was a key difference between the Byzantine Empire and Rome?

Answer 8

The Byzantine Empire was Christian and spoke Greek, while Rome was pagan and spoke Latin.

The Byzantine Empire continued the legacy of the Roman Empire but evolved culturally and linguistically.

Question 9

What language did the Byzantine Empire primarily use?

Answer 9

Greek

This was in contrast to the Latin spoken in the original Roman Empire.

Question 10

What religion was used in the Byzantine Empire?

Answer 10

Christianity

This marked a significant shift from the pagan beliefs that were common in the earlier Roman Empire.

Question 11

What are the planets named after?

Answer 11

Roman gods

Question 12

What city is known as a major trading hub?

Answer 12

Constantinople

Question 13

Where did people come from to trade at constantinople?

Answer 13

Everywhere

Question 14

Why was Constantinople easy to defend?

Answer 14

It had water on 3 sides, the harbor chain, walls, watch towers, and gates.

Question 15

What geographical feature helped protect Constantinople?

Answer 15

Water on 3 sides.

Question 16

What defensive structure was used in the harbor of Constantinople?

Answer 16

Harbor chain.

Question 17

Name one type of fortification used in the defense of Constantinople.

Answer 17

Walls.

Question 18

What were built to help monitor and defend Constantinople?

Answer 18

Watch towers.

Question 19

What was one of the entry points that were fortified in Constantinople?

Answer 19

Gates.

Question 20

What geographical feature defined Constantinople?

Answer 20

A peninsula

Constantinople was surrounded by water on three sides.