The Byzantine Empire and the Reign of Justinian

What has the codified laws of Justinian become known as?

• Justinian's Code
• Justinian's Laws
• Justinian's Duties
• Justinian's Codified Laws of Rome

Who was the army general that helped to defeat the Nika Revolt and take back the former Roman territories?

• Augustus Maximus
• Maximus Caesar
• Belisarius
• Theodosius

Which number represents the city that served as the center of trade for the Byzantine Empire?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the capital of Rome to be moved to the Byzantine Empire?

• It was isolated from German barbarian attacks.

• It was located closer to important trade routes.

• It was a holy city for Christians.

• It was located on a peninsula making it easier to defend.

Justinian was the ruler of the —

• Egyptian Empire

• Carthaginian Empire

• Byzantine Empire

• Persian Empire

One of the greatest contributions of Justinian’s Code was it —

• was solely dependent upon Christian principles

• included all of Rome’s laws

• provided the framework for western law today

• improved the status of women

Under the reign of Justinian, the Byzantine Empire expanded into all of the following areas EXCEPT —

• North Africa

• Northern Europe

• Balkan Peninsula

• Italian Peninsula

Which of the following contributed to the expansion of the Byzantine Empire?

• A weak government

• The teachings of Christianity

• A well trained and loyal army

• The use of the Greek language

Under Justinian, the Byzantine Empire –

• made peace with the Arab Empire.

• expelled the Visigoths from Europe.

• founded new colonies in southern Africa.

• reclaimed some Roman territory that had been lost.

The center of the Byzantine Empire was the city of ___________.

• Sparta

• Rome

• Constantinople

• Egyptians