Justinian I

Who was Justinian I?

• A Roman general

• A Byzantine emperor

• A Greek philosopher

• An Egyptian pharaoh

What event nearly ended Justinian's reign early?

• A natural disaster

• A foreign invasion

• A chariot race riot

• A palace fire

Who encouraged Justinian to stay and fight during the riots?

• His advisors

• His wife, Theodora

• The Blues

• The Greens

How many people were reportedly killed in the fighting according to Procopius?

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 30,000

• 40,000

What was one of Justinian's major architectural achievements?

• The Colosseum

• The Parthenon

• Hagia Sophia

• The Great Pyramid

What did Justinian aim to reclaim during his reign?

• The lost territories of the Roman Empire

• The lands of the Persian Empire

• The territories of the Egyptian Empire

• The lands of the Greek Empire

What is Justinian most famous for creating?

• A new language

• A systematic body of law

• A new form of government

• A new religion

What was the result of the committee's work under Justinian's direction?

• A new military strategy

• Justinian's Code

• A new economic policy

• A new educational system

What did Procopius write about Justinian in the "Secret History"?

• He was a great leader

• He was a treacherous enemy

• He was a wise philosopher

• He was a kind ruler

What did Justinian invest in to rebuild the city?

• Military forces

• Public works

• Trade routes

• Educational institutions