Byzantine Empire

Question 1

(modern day Istanbul) was built in a place called Byzantium - hence the name the Byzantine Empire.

Answer 1

Constantinople

Question 2

Ruler of the Byzantine Empire during its Golden Age and created of Justinian’s Code

Answer 2

Justinian

Question 3

a code of law that was developed based on the Roman 12 Tables, and went on to be a foundation for other codes of law.

Answer 3

Justinian’s Code

Question 4

consisting of the Christian churches that originated in the East Empire and do not recognize the authority of the pope.

Answer 4

Eastern Orthodox

Question 5

Emperor of Rome who divided the empire in two

Answer 5

Diocletian

Question 6

Emperor of the Roman Empire - united the empire after Diocletian

Answer 6

Constantine

Question 7

the man who Christians believe is the son of God and is the prophet and founder of Christianity.

Answer 7

Jesus

Question 8

Roman general and politician who named himself dictator of the Roman Empire,

Answer 8

Julius Caesar

Question 9

(Roman peace)= 200 years of peace

Answer 9

Pax Romana

Question 10

a series of conflicts fought between Rome and Carthage between 264 and 146 BC.

Answer 10

Punic Wars

Question 11

a state in which power is held by the people and their elected representatives

Answer 11

Republic

Question 12

wealthy landowners, members of noble families

Answer 12

Patrician

Question 13

poor/working class: farmers, traders, artisans, served in the military etc. Plebeians worked for the patricians.

Answer 13

Plebeian