The Byzantine Empire

Question 1

What was the official language of the Byzantine Empire?

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Greek

Question 2

Unlike conflicts in Egypt and Syria, the conflict in the Byzantine territory of Anatolia

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went on for centuries.

Question 3

Which best explains how ancient Greek culture influenced Emperor Justinian I?

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The study of ancient Greek language and education helped Justinian create a “New Rome.”

Question 4

The Western Church claimed authority over the Eastern Church because the Pope

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believed he had power over both churches.

Question 5

Which best explains why Constantinople did not fall until 1453?

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The city was well protected and repelled attacks by invaders.

Question 6

Before the split in 1054, how did the Eastern Church and the Western Church view the Pope differently?

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The Eastern Church completely rejected the Pope’s power.

Question 7

A reason that Christian churches in Rome and Constantinople began to diverge was they could not agree on

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whether to hold services in Latin or Greek.

Question 8

Which group most threatened the Byzantine Empire in 1050?

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Muslim Arabs

Question 9

How did the role of priests affect the split between the Eastern and Western churches?

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Church leaders could not agree whether priests should be allowed to get married.

Question 10

Who invaded Constantinople in 1453?

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Ottoman Turk armies

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