The Byzantine Empire and Crusades
Study Guide Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
How did the Byzantine Empire develop out of the original Roman
Empire -
correct answer ✅In 330 C.E. Emperor Constantine moved his
capital from Rome to the city of Byzantium, calling it "New Rome"
then Constantinople or "Constantine's City". Control of the original
Roman Empire was divided between 2 emperors-one in Rome
(west) and one in Constantinople (east). The Western Roman
Empire fell in 476, but the Eastern Roman Empire, later changed to
the Byzantine Empire, lasted for another 1,000 years.
On the map, label the Western Roman Empire, the Eastern Roman
Empire/Byzantine Empire, Rome, and Constantinople. Then color
the western and eastern halves different colors. -
What about Constantinople's location made it an ideal capital of
the Byzantine Empire? -
correct answer ✅It was easy to defend because it was surrounded
by water on 3 sides and it stood at the crossroads of Europe and
Asia between many water and land trade routes.
Describe the city of Constantinople at its peak -
correct answer ✅Home to around 1 million people, many
, The Byzantine Empire and Crusades
Study Guide Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
languages spoken, many trade goods, rare sewer system, hospitals,
homes for elderly, orphanages, and many attended chariot races in
the Hippodrome.
What event forced Justinian I to start rebuilding parts of
Constantinople? -
correct answer ✅Large parts of the city were ruined when the
Blues and Greens united in rebelling against Justinian after their
members were arrested. Justinian improved bridges, public baths,
parks, roads, hospitals, and built the grand church of Hagia Sophia.
Why was Justinian's Code significant? -
correct answer ✅A committee revised and improved outdated and
confusing Roman laws. It became the basis for many legal codes in
the western world.
What religion was practiced in the Byzantine Empire? How was it
different from Christianity in the West? -
correct answer ✅Eastern Orthodox Christianity. Religion and
government were more closely linked in the Byzantine Empire (one
pyramid). For example, they viewed the emperor as the head of
government AND the living representative of God.
Study Guide Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
How did the Byzantine Empire develop out of the original Roman
Empire -
correct answer ✅In 330 C.E. Emperor Constantine moved his
capital from Rome to the city of Byzantium, calling it "New Rome"
then Constantinople or "Constantine's City". Control of the original
Roman Empire was divided between 2 emperors-one in Rome
(west) and one in Constantinople (east). The Western Roman
Empire fell in 476, but the Eastern Roman Empire, later changed to
the Byzantine Empire, lasted for another 1,000 years.
On the map, label the Western Roman Empire, the Eastern Roman
Empire/Byzantine Empire, Rome, and Constantinople. Then color
the western and eastern halves different colors. -
What about Constantinople's location made it an ideal capital of
the Byzantine Empire? -
correct answer ✅It was easy to defend because it was surrounded
by water on 3 sides and it stood at the crossroads of Europe and
Asia between many water and land trade routes.
Describe the city of Constantinople at its peak -
correct answer ✅Home to around 1 million people, many
, The Byzantine Empire and Crusades
Study Guide Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
languages spoken, many trade goods, rare sewer system, hospitals,
homes for elderly, orphanages, and many attended chariot races in
the Hippodrome.
What event forced Justinian I to start rebuilding parts of
Constantinople? -
correct answer ✅Large parts of the city were ruined when the
Blues and Greens united in rebelling against Justinian after their
members were arrested. Justinian improved bridges, public baths,
parks, roads, hospitals, and built the grand church of Hagia Sophia.
Why was Justinian's Code significant? -
correct answer ✅A committee revised and improved outdated and
confusing Roman laws. It became the basis for many legal codes in
the western world.
What religion was practiced in the Byzantine Empire? How was it
different from Christianity in the West? -
correct answer ✅Eastern Orthodox Christianity. Religion and
government were more closely linked in the Byzantine Empire (one
pyramid). For example, they viewed the emperor as the head of
government AND the living representative of God.
