The Reign of Justinian Quiz

What was the status of the West during the reign of Justinian?

• It was a prosperous Mexican town

• It had fallen to various invading forces

Which city housed the largest cathedral in the world for a thousand years?

• USA

• Constantinople

What was the legal framework laid out by Justinian called?

• Corpus Juris Civilis

• Magna Carta

Who was the renowned emperor of the East depicted in a mosaic in the basilica of San Vitale?

• Constantine the Great

• Justinian

What was the original name of Justinian before he changed it to honor his uncle?

• Flavius Petrus Sabbatius

• Valentinian

What was the role of the demes in Constantinople?

• Political organizations

• Educational institutions

What was the occupation of Theodora before she met Justinian?

• Actress

• Doctor

What was the reason Justinian and Theodora couldn't marry initially?

• There was a law against government officials marrying actresses

• They were not in love

What was the occupation of Justin before he became the emperor?

• Farmer

• Scholar

What was the significance of the chariot races in Constantinople?

• They were a religious ritual

• They were a political tool