Byzantine Empire

What is the Capital City of the Byzantine Empire?

• Athens

• Rome

• Constantinople

• Headland

Justinian was the Byzantine Emperor from 527-565. One of his main goals was to

• create a tax-free state

• restore democracy

• use force in order to dominate women

• revive the glory of Rome

What was Justinian’s Code?

• A dress code for all men and women in politics

• Educational rules meant for children

• Body of civil laws and reference guide

• A list of all the Gods Justinian worshipped

Before becoming Emperor Justinian’s wife, Empress Theodora held what occupation?

• Teacher

• Beggar

• Actress

• Musician

Which construction was named the most splendid church in all of the Christian World?

• Notre Dame Cathedral

• Hagia Sophia

• St. Petersburg

• St. Thomas Church

Which of the following is a picture of the Hagia Sophia?

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Theodore was a very powerful and influential woman. She was particularly helpful to which group?

• Women

• Men

• Farm Animals

• Foreigners

“May I never be separated from this purple, and may I not live that day on which those who meet me shall not address me as mistress. If, now, it is your wish to save yourself, O Emperor, there is no difficulty. For we have much money, and there is the sea, here the boats. However, consider whether it will not come about after you have been saved that you would gladly exchange that safety for death. For as for myself, I approve a certain ancient saying that royalty is a good burial-shroud.”

The quote above from the Nika Revolt was allegedly spoken by:

• Justinian

• Constantine

• Theodora

• None of the above.

How many laws did Justinian use from the old Roman Laws in his code?

• 500

• 150

• 450

• 5000