The Byzantine Empire: A Legacy Continued
This worksheet explores the history, culture, and influence of the Byzantine Empire, focusing on its key characteristics and contributions.
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The Byzantine Empire: A Legacy Continued
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Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful answers based on your knowledge of the Byzantine Empire.
1. The capital city of the Byzantine Empire was originally known as Byzantium, but was later renamed:
Rome
Constantinople
Athens
Alexandria
2. Which of the following was a major cultural contribution of the Byzantine Empire?
The development of democracy
Preservation of Greek and Roman learning
The invention of the printing press
The exploration of the New World
3. The Hagia Sophia, a magnificent architectural achievement, was originally built as a .
4. The Byzantine Empire served as a bridge between the East and West, influencing both and cultures.
5. The Byzantine Empire fell due to internal conflicts and invasions by the Ottoman Turks.
True
False
6. Emperor Justinian is known for his legal reforms, which codified Roman law into the 'Corpus Juris Civilis'.
True
False
7. Describe the significance of the Hippodrome in Byzantine society.
Match each term on the left with its definition on the right.
8. Iconoclasm
a. The division of the Christian Church into Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic.
9. The Great Schism
b. The destruction or prohibition of religious icons and images.