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Byzantine Empire: Preservation of Roman Heritage

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What was the reason for Constantinople becoming a wealthy city?

Its strategic location on the Mediterranean Sea for trade (correct)

Owning the Vatican and being the center of Christianity

Being rich in agricultural lands and abundant farms

Having a strong military alliance with Rome

What architectural innovation did Justinian implement in the construction of Hagia Sophia to support the dome's weight?

Suspended the dome on four legs with pendentives (correct)

Steel cables for additional support

Reinforced concrete beams

Thick walls and buttresses

How did the Byzantines transform Hagia Sophia when converting it into a mosque?

Left the mosaics depicting biblical stories uncovered

Covered the mosaics as Islamic culture prohibits displaying such imagery (correct)

Installed stained glass windows depicting religious figures

Added more biblical-themed murals to the walls

Why was San Vitale considered a smaller version of Hagia Sophia?

Similar architectural features and design influenced by Justinian Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the fall of Rome have on Europe during the Early Middle Ages?

Stagnation of culture as Europe entered a period of instability Signup and view all the answers

Which empire was established in the east after the Roman Empire's split into two parts?

The Byzantine Empire Signup and view all the answers

What did Tacitus want to do with the Germanii?

Move in and live with them Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the two Roman legions that entered the Tutor bird forest?

They never re-emerged from the forest Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Germanii tribes believe in 'crazy stories' about the Roman armor they found?

They were superstitious and believed in supernatural explanations Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary value of the Germanii tribes, according to the text?

Fighting and warfare Signup and view all the answers

How did the Germanii tribes organize themselves for battle?

They formed a wedge formation with the chief leading the charge Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary criterion for choosing the chief of the Germanii tribes?

Physical strength and intimidation Signup and view all the answers