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Lesson 5 Vocab

Quiz by Heather Gibson

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  • Q1

    What was the Byzantine Empire? 

    A powerful empire in Asia that was famous for its advanced inventions and space exploration.

    The name for the eastern Roman Empire, located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia; it lasted from about 500 to 1453 C.E.

    A medieval empire in South America that built giant stone statues and had a unique language.

    A large kingdom in Africa known for its pyramids and pharaohs.

    30s
  • Q2

    What was Constantinople?

    A major city in ancient China known for its silk production and trade routes.

    A large city in ancient Egypt where the great pyramids were built.

    A famous ancient city in Greece known for its beautiful temples and the Olympic Games.

    the city on the eastern edge of Europe, which Constantine made the capital of the Roman Empire in 330 C.E.

    30s
  • Q3

    Explain the Eastern Orthodox Church

    A Jewish religious community that worships in synagogues and celebrates Hanukkah.

    A Christian religion that developed out of early Christianity in the Byzantine Empire

    A religious group that follows the teachings of Confucius and is based in China.

    A religious group that practices ancient Egyptian rituals and worships the gods of Egypt.

    30s
  • Q4

    Define patriarch 

    A king or queen who rules over a country and makes all the laws.

    A famous philosopher in ancient Greece known for his teachings on democracy.

    A military leader in ancient Rome who commanded armies.

    A high-ranking church leader in the Eastern Orthodox Church who oversees bishops and religious matters.

    30s

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