The Byzantine Empire: Legacy and Decline
Explore the historical significance, cultural contributions, and eventual decline of the Byzantine Empire with this comprehensive worksheet for Grade 12 students.
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The Byzantine Empire: Legacy and Decline
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. Which city served as the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
Rome
Alexandria
Constantinople
Athens
2. The Hagia Sophia was originally built as a:
Royal palace
Christian church
Public forum
Military barracks
3. The Byzantine Empire preserved much of the classical and learning after the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
4. Emperor was responsible for the codification of Roman law, known as the Corpus Juris Civilis.
5. Explain the significance of Constantinople's geographical location for the Byzantine Empire.
6. Describe one major factor contributing to the eventual decline of the Byzantine Empire.
7. The Great Schism of 1054 led to the permanent split between the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church.
True
False
8. The Byzantine Empire successfully reconquered all of the territory of the former Western Roman Empire.
True
False
Refer to the map below to answer question 9.
9. Based on the map, what can you infer about the territorial extent of the Byzantine Empire at its peak compared to its later stages?
Match each term with its correct description.
10. Iconoclasm
a. A religious dispute over the veneration of religious images
11. Justinian Code
b. A comprehensive reform of Roman law
12. Theodora
c. Influential empress and advisor to Justinian I