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The Byzantine Empire Worksheet

Explore the history, culture, and influence of the Byzantine Empire with this comprehensive Grade 8 social studies worksheet.

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The Byzantine Empire

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to your knowledge of the Byzantine Empire.

1. The Byzantine Empire was a continuation of which empire?

a

Roman Empire

b

Greek Empire

c

Persian Empire

d

Egyptian Empire

2. What was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire?

a

Rome

b

Constantinople

c

Athens

d

Alexandria

3. The Byzantine Empire reached its greatest territorial extent under Emperor  .

4. The Hagia Sophia, a famous example of Byzantine architecture, was originally built as a  .

5. The official language of the Byzantine Empire was Latin.

T

True

F

False

6. The Byzantine Empire played a significant role in preserving ancient Greek and Roman knowledge.

T

True

F

False

7. Explain the significance of the Nika Riots in the Byzantine Empire.

8. Describe the role of Justinian's Code in Byzantine law and its legacy.

Refer to the map below to answer the following question.

Map of the Byzantine Empire

9. Based on the map, identify two major seas that bordered the Byzantine Empire.