World History Chapter 10 Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire? -
correct answer ✅Constantinople
What was Justinian I's main ambition? What was his greatest
personal achievement? -
correct answer ✅to restore the old Roman Empire's glory
Who was the wife of Justinian I? In what ways did she assist him? -
correct answer ✅Empress Theodora
Name some of the groups that invaded the empire after the death
of Justinian, and identify the region that each group attacked. -
correct answer ✅Lombards and normans invaded Italy, Avars and
Bulgars and Slavs invaded from the north. Persians harassed the
empire.
How did the rise of Islam threaten the Byzantine Empire? What
secret weapon was used to defeat the Arabs? -
correct answer ✅The Arabs overran the Middle East and North
Africa. Egypt, Palestine, and Syria were no longer a part of the
Byzantine Empire. The Arabs staged two sieges of Constantinople.
The Byzantines used "Greek Fire," like a flamethrower, to defeat
them.
, World History Chapter 10 Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Explain the iconoclastic Controversy? -
correct answer ✅By the 8th century, many people were praying to
icons. The emperors, beginning with Leo III, wanted all religious
images removed from the churches because the Bible prohibited
iconic worship. The worshipers won the controversy in 787.
Under which emperor did the Byzantine Empire reach its greatest
height since the days of Justinian the Great? What were some of his
accomplishments? -
correct answer ✅Basil II. He reinforced Italy's borders and gained
the province of Armenia. He also conquered the fierce Bulgars and
acquired their lands.
Explain how the empire became vulnerable to invaders following
the death of Basil II. Give the date and outcome of the Battle of
Manzikert. -
correct answer ✅The Byzantines indulged in luxury, while the
military withered into ruin. In 1071, the Seljuk Turks won the Battle
of Manzikert.
What emperor attempted to save the empire from the Turkish
invasions by appealing to the West for help? What was the result of
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire? -
correct answer ✅Constantinople
What was Justinian I's main ambition? What was his greatest
personal achievement? -
correct answer ✅to restore the old Roman Empire's glory
Who was the wife of Justinian I? In what ways did she assist him? -
correct answer ✅Empress Theodora
Name some of the groups that invaded the empire after the death
of Justinian, and identify the region that each group attacked. -
correct answer ✅Lombards and normans invaded Italy, Avars and
Bulgars and Slavs invaded from the north. Persians harassed the
empire.
How did the rise of Islam threaten the Byzantine Empire? What
secret weapon was used to defeat the Arabs? -
correct answer ✅The Arabs overran the Middle East and North
Africa. Egypt, Palestine, and Syria were no longer a part of the
Byzantine Empire. The Arabs staged two sieges of Constantinople.
The Byzantines used "Greek Fire," like a flamethrower, to defeat
them.
, World History Chapter 10 Exam
Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
Explain the iconoclastic Controversy? -
correct answer ✅By the 8th century, many people were praying to
icons. The emperors, beginning with Leo III, wanted all religious
images removed from the churches because the Bible prohibited
iconic worship. The worshipers won the controversy in 787.
Under which emperor did the Byzantine Empire reach its greatest
height since the days of Justinian the Great? What were some of his
accomplishments? -
correct answer ✅Basil II. He reinforced Italy's borders and gained
the province of Armenia. He also conquered the fierce Bulgars and
acquired their lands.
Explain how the empire became vulnerable to invaders following
the death of Basil II. Give the date and outcome of the Battle of
Manzikert. -
correct answer ✅The Byzantines indulged in luxury, while the
military withered into ruin. In 1071, the Seljuk Turks won the Battle
of Manzikert.
What emperor attempted to save the empire from the Turkish
invasions by appealing to the West for help? What was the result of
