Christianity & Byzantine Empire Test Review Questions

Questions related to Ch.5, Sec. 4 The Rise of Christianity (pp. 166-171) outline

1. a) TRUE/FALSE The early Roman empire included different religions.

b) TRUE/FALSE Judaism was a polytheistic religion while most other religions in the Roman Empire were monotheistic.

2. Information on Jesus’ early life can be found in ______.

3. An angel told Mary that she’d give birth to the ______.

4. Why was Jesus seen as a threat to Roman authorities?

5. What do Christians believe happened to Jesus after his death?

Questions related to The Spread of Christianity outline (pp. 168-171)

6. Who was the main person who helped spread Christianity? ______

7. Why were Christians oppressed in the Roman Empire?

8. When did Christian persecution increase?

9. Draw a picture in the box below that relates to a fact in “The Message Appeals to Many” section. Then briefly explain your drawing.

EXPLANATION:

10. Explain Constantine’s role in Christianity being accepted in the Roman Empire.

11. a) TRUE/FALSE Women were eventually not allowed to have official roles in the Church.

b) TRUE/FALSE The five patriarchs in the Roman Empire worked closely together.

Questions related to the Ch. 9, Sec. 1 outline (pp. 282-286 in textbook)

12. What were two ways that Constantinople's geographic location was beneficial?

a)

b)

13. What happened at the Hippodrome in Constantinople? ______

14. Why did Constantinople have to be rebuilt in 532?

15. A) TRUE/FALSE The Byzantine Empire was largest while Justinian was emperor.

b) TRUE/FALSE While emperor, Justinian wanted to change some laws from ancient Rome.

c) TRUE/FALSE Justinian was not an autocrat.

16. What is one way that Justinian's Code had an impact after Justinian was emperor?

17. Who helped and advised Justinian while he was emperor? ______

18. What were two ways that peasants were important to the Byzantine Empire?

a) b)

19. Which group of people helped the economy and army to be strong?

a) the nobles b) the priests C) soldiers D) the peasants

20. Which of the following is a true statement about the Byzantine Empire?

a.  It was based on bartering.

b.  It was weak.

c.  It was prosperous and used money.

21. What was one way that the Byzantine Empire army was strong?

22. a) TRUE/FALSE The Byzantine Empire emperor was not a priest, but controlled Church business anyway.

b) TRUE/FALSE In the Byzantine Empire, the highest church official in a major city was called a bishop.

23. "As head of the Byzantine Church, I am Christ's co-ruler on earth." This statement might have been said by JUSTINIAN A PATRIARCH THEODORA

24. In religious matters, what best describes the power structure in the Byzantine Empire?

a)  The pope had power over the bishops.

b)  The emperor had power over the patriarch.

c)  The emperor and pope were equals.

25. "I am the highest Church official in Constantinople." This statement most likely would have been said by JUSTINIAN A PATRIARCH THEODORA

26. What were three differences between the Byzantine Church and the Roman Catholic Church in western Europe?

BYZANTINE CHURCH (also known as the EASTERN ORTHODOX CHURCH) / ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
A)
B)
C)

27. Explain three ways that the Byzantine Empire was powerful. Write in sentence form.

a)

b)

c)

Questions related to the the Eastern Orthodox Sheet

28. The Byzantine Church became known as the ______.

29. Religion and government were MORE/LESS closely linked in the Byzantine Empire than in Western Europe.

30. What was the meaning of the rich decorations inside of Byzantine churches?

b)  What is a religious image that's usually painted on a small wooden panel called? ______

31. Why were icons important to the Byzantines?

Questions related to the The Byzantine Empire Outline- Part 2 (pp. 286- 288 in textbook)

32. What issue eventually led to the schism (separation) between Byzantine Christians and western Christians?

33. Why were icons banned by Byzantine emperor Leo?

34. Define Great Schism.

35. What was one way that the Crusades had a negative effect on the Byzantine Empire?

36. Which group of people eventually captured Constantinople? THE OTTOMANS THE SELJUK TURKS KNIGHTS FROM WESTERN EUROPE

37. a) Constantinople was renamed ______when the Ottoman Turks captured it in 1453.

b)  After the Ottoman Turks conquered Constantinople he Hagia Sophia became a ______.

38. Explain a conflict that happened with the Byzantine Empire (see p. 1 & 2 of the outline).

Byzantine Empire Map (There is nothing to do here, you just may want to glance at these items on your map.)

Be able to identify the Byzantine Empire in 565 and 1000.

Which continents was the Byzantine Empire part of in 1000?

Be able to locate Constantinople, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Black Sea.

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