The Byzantine Empire: A Legacy of the East
Explore the history, culture, and influence of the Byzantine Empire with this comprehensive worksheet for Grade 11 social studies students.
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The Byzantine Empire: A Legacy of the East
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Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful answers based on your knowledge of the Byzantine Empire.
1. The Byzantine Empire is also known as the:
Western Roman Empire
Eastern Roman Empire
Holy Roman Empire
Ottoman Empire
2. The capital city of the Byzantine Empire was:
Rome
Athens
Constantinople
Alexandria
3. The Byzantine Empire preserved many aspects of culture and law.
4. Emperor was responsible for the codification of Roman law, known as the Corpus Juris Civilis.
5. The Great Schism of 1054 led to the permanent split between the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church.
True
False
6. The Byzantine Empire fell in 1453 to the Ottoman Turks.
True
False
7. Describe two significant contributions of the Byzantine Empire to world history and culture.
8. Examine the map below showing the Byzantine Empire at its height. Identify two geographical features that contributed to its strategic importance.
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