7.13 Emperor Justinian

Why did Justinian try to eliminate the sale of provincial governorships?

• To reduce corruption within the empire

• To increase tax revenue

• To gain more control over the provinces

• To appease the Byzantine army

Which of the following was NOT an achievement of Justinian?

• He reconquered parts of the Western Roman Empire

• He created the Code of Justinian

• He improved rights for women

• He defeated the Ottoman Empire

What was the Code of Justinian?

• A collection of all Roman laws

• A legal textbook for education

• A set of modern Byzantine laws

• All of the above

Who influenced Justinian to make changes in the legal code to benefit women?

• Theodora

• The Byzantine judges

• The Roman Senate

• The provincial governors

What change did Justinian make to inheritance laws?

• Wives no longer received dowries

• Wives could inherit their husband's property

• Husbands could inherit their wife's dowry

• Inheritance laws remained unchanged

What new right did women gain in the age of Justinian?

• The right to vote

• The right to divorce

• The right to own property

• The right to hold public office

What change did Theodora bring about for actresses?

• They were allowed to change professions

• They were given more rights

• They were banned from working

• They were required to have a male guardian

What was Theodora's background before marrying Justinian?

• She was a princess

• She was from the aristocracy

• She was an actress from the slums

• She was a noblewoman

How did Theodora contribute to Justinian's reign?

• She advised him on political matters

• She led the Byzantine army

• She managed the empire's finances

• She focused on foreign policy

What was the outcome of Justinian's attempt to reconquer the Western Roman Empire?

• He successfully reconquered the entire empire

• He only managed to conquer parts of it

• He failed to conquer any parts of the Western Roman Empire

• He was overthrown by the Western Roman Empire