Exploring the Legacy of Justinian the Great

What was Justinian's native language?

• Aramaic

• Illyrian

• Latin

• Greek

What was the primary goal of the Code of Justinian?

• To establish a new form of government

• To clarify and organize existing laws

• To introduce new taxes

• To abolish all previous laws

What significant legal document did Justinian create?

• The Constantinople Constitution

• The Byzantine Declaration

• The Roman Edict

• The Justinian Code

How did Theodora influence Justinian during the Nika Riots?

• She encouraged him to stand his ground

• She took command of the army

• She negotiated with the rioters

• She advised him to flee

What was the outcome of the Nika Riots?

• Justinian fled the city

• Theodora became the ruler

• The empire fell into chaos

• Justinian's rule was strengthened

What empire eventually converted Hagia Sophia into a mosque?

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

• The Roman Empire

• The Persian Empire

What was the original purpose of Hagia Sophia?

• A Christian cathedral

• A public bath

• A royal residence

• A marketplace

What was Justinian's ambition regarding the Western Roman Empire?

• To abandon it completely

• To reconquer lost territories

• To establish trade relations

• To create an alliance

Who led the military campaigns during Justinian's reign?

• General Augustus

• General Julius

• General Maximus

• General Belisarius

Which territory did Justinian's forces first reconquer?

• Egypt

• Spain

• Greece

• Africa