The roman and Byzantine Empire unit test
1) What were the major differences between the Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire?
2) Describe the political structure of the Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire.
3) What led to the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
4) How did the Eastern Roman Empire, or Byzantine Empire, continue to thrive after the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
5) What were some notable accomplishments and contributions of the Byzantine Empire in terms of art, architecture, and literature?
6) Explain the role of Christianity in both the Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire.
7) What were some similarities and differences between the legal systems and law codes of the Roman Empire and the Byzantine Empire?
8) How did the Byzantine Empire influence the development of the Islamic world?
9) Discuss the impact of the Crusades on the Byzantine Empire.
10) How did the fall of the Byzantine Empire ultimately lead to the end of the Middle Ages and the beginning of the Renaissance in Europe?
11) Analyze the cultural and intellectual contributions of the Byzantine Empire to the wider world.