Name: ___________________________________ Hour: _____________ Date: ____________________

Chapter 9 Exam
The Byzantine Empire, Russia, and Eastern Europe
Directions: Please put your full name, hour and date in the area provided at the top of the page.
Then follow along as I read the rest of the directions aloud.
Todays test will focus on the Byzantine Empire, Russia, and Eastern Europe unit that we
covered in class. The questions below are to measure your understanding of the key events,
people, beliefs, and documents. There are five sections of questions below; Multiple Choice (2
points each), Fill in the Blank (2 points each), Short Answer (5 points each), Extended Short
Answer (10 points each), and Show What You Know (5 points each). There are a total of 26
questions.
Read all of the directions for each section before answering the questions. Please read each
question carefully before answering. To receive credit you must completely answer each
question in the spaces provided below.
You have the rest of the class period to work on your test. If you finish early, turn your test over
and place it in front of you. I will come around and collect them. Once I have collected your test
you may work on unfinished assignments.
Remember there is no talking during the test. Nothing should be on your table but your test and
writing utensil(s). If you have a question or do not understand a word, please raise your hand and
I will come to answer it.
Relax, trust your best judgment, and you will do great! You may now begin the test!

Multiple Choice (15 Questions - 2 Points Each)

Read each question carefully. For each question, choose the letter that best answers the question.
Write the capital letter to the answer on the space provided.
_____ 1. Theodora persuaded Justinian to ________________________________.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Flee Constantinople and crush the rebellion

Burn Constantinople and everyone in it
Stay in Constantinople and crush the rebellion
Ban chariot racing and politics from mixing.

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_____ 2. The form of Christianity practiced in the Byzantine Empire was ___________.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Roman Catholic
Byzantium
The Western Church
Eastern Orthodoxy

_____ 3. Constantinople fell to _______________.

A.
B.
C.
D.

The Ottoman Turks

The Ottoman Huns
The Roman Catholics in the crusades
The Persians

_____ 4. Emperor _____________ compiled a body of civil laws and named it the Corpus Juris
Civilis.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Constantine
Valens
Justinian
Basil II

_____ 5. The Emperor of the Byzantine Empire was the head of both the _____________
and____________ in the empire.
A.
B.
C.
D.

State, Trade
State, Slaves
Trade, Slaves
State, Church

_____ 6. The Hagia Sophia was built after the __________.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Mongols took over.

Nika riots.
Theodora died.
Turks attacked.

_____ 7. One of the reasons for the Great Schism was the banning of art called ___________in
the Byzantine Empire. This art depicted religious persons.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Patriarchs
Cyrillic
Icons
Calligraphy

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Name: ___________________________________ Hour: _____________ Date: ____________________

_____ 8. Both the Pope and the Patriarch ______________ each other and this led to the Great
Schism.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Excommunicated
Liked
Delighted
Excluded

_____ 9. Constantinople possessed (had) all of the following advantages EXCEPT:

A.
B.
C.
D.

Strong fortifications
Good harbors and trade location
Easy access to drinking water
Sporting events

_____ 10. The Byzantine Empire influenced Russia through its use of ________________.
A.
B.
C.
D.

War
Missionaries
The Nika Riots
Chariot Racing

_____ 11. ____________ finally took over Constantinople with their use of ______________.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Huns, Saddles
Franks, Cannons
Ottoman Turks, Cannons
Venetians, Boats

_____ 12. The first official tsar of Russia was _________________.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Ivan the Terrible

Ivan the Great
Justinian
Putin

_____ 13. The steppe in Russia allowed for _______________.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Hunting
Rome to be conquered
Slavery
Nomads to migrate

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Name: ___________________________________ Hour: _____________ Date: ____________________

_____ 14. The emperor who moved the capital of the Roman Empire from Rome to
Constantinople was _____________________.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Constantine
Valens
Justinian
Basil II

_____ 15. Part of the Corpus Juris Civil (Justinians Code) summarized ______________ laws.
A.
B.
C.
D.

American
Mongolian
Roman
Viking

Fill in the Blank (2 Points Each)

Read each statement carefully. Fill in the blank provided with the word or statement that best
completes the statement.
16. Ivan the Terrible had ______________________ to go out and kill anyone he thought was
plotting against him. (Be specific! All black everything or black army does not cut it!)

17. After Constantinople fell the name of the city was changed to _____________________.

18. The Roman Catholic Church was led by the ________________________. (Think Biggy)

19. The Eastern Orthodox Church was led by the _____________________. (Think Tupac)

20. The Venetians no longer had to _____________________________ after they agreed to help
the Byzantine Empire fight the Normans.

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Name: ___________________________________ Hour: _____________ Date: ____________________

Short Answer (5 Points Each)

Please read the questions below. Remember to read the entire question carefully before
beginning your response. Answer the question in complete sentences on the lines provided after
each question. If you need more space during the test please raise your hand and I will bring you
some more paper.
21. Explain how Valens Aqueduct and the Basilica Cistern worked.
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22. Explain why Basil II was known to be the most feared Byzantine Emperor?
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23. What are some of the reasons why Ivan the Terrible was so terrible?
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Extended Short Answer (10 Points Each)

Please read the questions below. Remember to read the entire question carefully before
beginning your response. Answer the question in complete sentences on the lines provided after
each question. If you need more space during the test please raise your hand and I will bring you
some more paper. About one paragraph should be sufficient. The questions start on the next
page.

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Name: ___________________________________ Hour: _____________ Date: ____________________

24. Locate Constantinople on this map and mark it with a star. (Remember the dark areas ARE
water!!) Why was this location ideal for the city? What was a negative to this location?
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*Extra Credit if you can locate and label Rome with a dot.
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Name: ___________________________________ Hour: _____________ Date: ____________________

25. Compare and contrast the Roman Catholic Church to the Eastern Orthodox Church.
(Hint: Use the test to take the test!)
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Show What You Know (5 Points Each)

26. Draw and label the three defenses that the Byzantine Empire had in the spaces below.

*Extra Credit if you can name any of the other technological advantages we talked about in
class and who used them (Must include both parts for credit!).

Congratulations, you are now done with the Test!

Please remember to fill out the Student Self-Assessment on the next page.
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Name: ___________________________________ Hour: _____________ Date: ____________________

Student Self-Assessment
Directions: Please complete the following questions in complete sentences. These questions are
meant to help you reflect on how you did on the test. Your responses will not affect your grade.
Your responses will allow me to see where I can help you be more successful. They will also
help me know where I need to improve my assessments in the future.

1. Did you feel prepared for the test? If yes, how did you prepare for this test? If no, how could
you have better prepared for this test?

2. What was the most challenging part of the test?

3. What can you do to better prepare yourself for the next test?

4. What do you think your score will be on this test? ____/90

Student Signature: __________________________________

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Your score on the test: ____/90