Question

true/false
decide if each statement is true or false, and write \true\ or \false\ in the blank.
_______ 1. istanbul was renamed constantinople by the ottomans.
_______ 2. the justinian code governed the byzantine empire.
_______ 3. pope urban ii sent the seljuk turks to help fight the
muslims in the first of four crusades.
_______ 4. justinian got officials to gather, edit, and organize the
laws of ancient rome.
_______ 5. the byzantine empire had a weak central government
and a poor economy.

multiple choice
circle the best answer, and write the letter in the box.

1. justinian dreamed of bringing back the glory of

ancient ________.
a. egypt
b. greece
c. rome
d. india

1. byzantine culture continued to influence ________

throughout the middle ages.
a. europe
b. africa
c. mexico
d. china

short answer
answer the following question in complete sentences.

1. what is one reason the byzantine empire weakened?

Explanation:

True/False

1.

The Ottomans renamed Constantinople to Istanbul, not the other way around. So the statement is false.

The Justinian Code was a major legal system that governed the Byzantine Empire. So the statement is true.

Pope Urban II called for the First Crusade to fight Muslims, and the Seljuk Turks were opponents, not helpers sent by him. So the statement is false.

Answer:

false

2.