Constantinople/Justinian Quiz

What made Byzantine a prime location?

• Surrounded by water on three sides

• Crossroads between Asia, Europe, land & sea trade routes

• Fortified watchtowers, gates, and walls

• All of these

What were some of the luxury items that went through Constantinople?

• Gold, silver, bronze, brass

• Spices like salt, pepper, tarragon, cumin

• Perfumes, silk, fur, & ivory

• Weapons, gun powder, & other military supplies

Which region of was more comfortable to live in?

• Constantinople (East)

• Rome (West)

• South (Egypt)

• Europe (Spain)

Providing of hospitals, homes for elderly, and orphanages by Constantinople were referred to as this?

• Social Security

• Handouts

• Financial Aide

• Social Services

The emperor provided bread to the unemployed in exchange for what?

• Sweeping streets & weeding public gardens

• Military Service

• Deducting from wages when work was found

• Their first born

What were the two chariot groups people chose to support in the Hippodrome?

• Byzantines and Romans

• Black and Yellow

• Blue & Green

• Justinians and Theodoras

How did Justinian and Theodora's reign almost come to an end?

• Blue & Green group united against Justinian

• Justinian's uncle attempted to dethrone him

• Germanic Tribes attacked from the north

• Rome took back Constantinople

What did Justinian do when the capitol was under attack?

• Used the cover of night to retreat to the countryside

• Stayed within the safety of the palace till it was calm

• Listened to advisors and fled to safety

• Listened to Theodora who said stay and fight

What were the public works Justinian invested into the city?

• Bridges, public baths, roads, hospitals, parks, churches

• Adding onto the palace after attack

• Invested in more arts like mosaics and frescos

• Creating a court system w/ judges & a jury

What were the effects of Justinian Code?

• All of the these

• Revised outdated and confusing laws

• Extending women's rights

• Basis for legal code in the western world