Exam No. 2: The Byzantine Empire

Question 1

Who is Constantine?

Answer 1

One of the last tetrarchs, who worshipped Jesus and moved the capital from Rome to Byzantium. Two reasons this was good was because it was easy to defend and was easier for trading.

Question 2

What is an icon?

Answer 2

A painting or piece of artwork hung in places of worship.

Question 3

What is/are tesserae?

Answer 3

Tesserae are tiles that make up a mosaic.

Question 4

What is The Hagia Sophia? (Hi-ya So-phi-a)

Answer 4

The Hagia Sophia is an elaborate church built by Emperor Justinian in 537 AD.

Question 5

What is the Filioque?

Answer 5

The “And The Son” added to the Nicene Creed.

Question 6

Who are the Turks?

Answer 6

A violent group from Turkey that conquered Byzantine in 1204.

Question 7

What is heresy? Using that definition, what is a heretic?

Answer 7

Heresy-a belief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (ESPECIALLY CHRISTIAN) beliefs.

Question 8

Who is Arius?

Answer 8

He was a priest in Alexandria in 325 AD that had a disagreement with Athanasius and and was charged with being a heretic.