Formation and Decline of the Byzantine Empire
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Formation and Decline of the Byzantine Empire starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the administrative structure of the Byzantine Empire.
Describe the impact of the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople on Europe.
Describe the role of religion in the Byzantine Empire.
Discuss the impact of the Byzantine Empire on the legal systems of modern Europe.
Discuss the significance of the Nika Riots during Justinian I's reign.
Explain the impact of the Fourth Crusade on the Byzantine Empire.
Explain the role of diplomacy in the survival of the Byzantine Empire.
Explain the role of the theme system in the Byzantine military.
The Byzantine Empire reached its greatest territorial extent under which emperor? (1) Justinian I (2) Constantine XI (3) Heraclius (4) Leo III
Which church was built by Emperor Justinian I and is considered a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture? (1) St. Peter's Basilica (2) Hagia Sophia (3) Notre Dame (4) St. Mark's Basilica
Which emperor is credited with the final defense of Constantinople in 1453? (1) Constantine XI Palaiologos (2) Justinian I (3) Basil II (4) Leo III
Which emperor is famous for codifying Roman law in the Corpus Juris Civilis? (1) Constantine (2) Justinian I (3) Heraclius (4) Basil II
The ________ Walls protected Constantinople from land attacks for centuries.
The ________ was the gold coin used in the Byzantine Empire and became a standard for international trade.
The ________ was the head of the Eastern Orthodox Church in the Byzantine Empire.
The ________ was the main law code compiled under Justinian I.
Did the Byzantine Empire influence the development of Russian culture and religion? (Yes/No)
Did the Byzantine Empire preserve and transmit classical Greek and Roman knowledge? (Yes/No)
Did the Byzantine Empire use Roman law as the basis for its legal system? (Yes/No)
True or False: The Byzantine Empire lasted for more than 1,000 years.
