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What was the capital of the Roman empire in 330?
What was the capital of the Roman empire in 330?
- Byzantium
- Constantinople
- New Rome
- All of the above (correct)
Why were monumental materials imported to Constantinople?
Why were monumental materials imported to Constantinople?
- Because of the cool climate
- Because of the influence of the Roman architecture
- Because of the lack of good building stone (correct)
- Because of the need for more decorative buildings
What feature was combined with domes in Byzantine architecture?
What feature was combined with domes in Byzantine architecture?
- Vaults
- Flat roofs for summer resorts (correct)
- Minarets
- Arches
What was the main cause of the division between the Eastern and Western Churches?
What was the main cause of the division between the Eastern and Western Churches?
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What was the main reason for the importation of marble in Byzantine architecture?
What was the main reason for the importation of marble in Byzantine architecture?
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What was the result of the Council of Nicea?
What was the result of the Council of Nicea?
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What is the translation of a phrase in the Nicene Creed?
What is the translation of a phrase in the Nicene Creed?
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What was the result of the decree of Eastern Emperor Leo III?
What was the result of the decree of Eastern Emperor Leo III?
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What is a characteristic of Byzantine architecture?
What is a characteristic of Byzantine architecture?
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What construction technique was adopted by the Byzantines from the Romans?
What construction technique was adopted by the Byzantines from the Romans?
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What is a feature of Byzantine church plans?
What is a feature of Byzantine church plans?
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What is a difference between Byzantine and Early Christian architecture?
What is a difference between Byzantine and Early Christian architecture?
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