What is one of the key contributions of Emperor Justinian to Byzantine law?
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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He introduced laws that focused solely on foreign trade relations.
He used Egyptian law as his basis for Byzantine law.
He translated all laws into Greek for universal accessibility.
He created the Corpus Juris Civilis, a comprehensive collection of Roman Law.
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MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the following legal systems or legal philosophies with their correct society.
Roman Empire
Hammurabi's Code
Babylonia in Mesopotamia
Ten Commandments
The Hebrews of Moses
Twelve Tablets
Mauryan Dynasty in India
Edicts of Ashoka
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Emperor Justinian affect the size of the Byzantine Empire?
Justinian expanded the empire by reconquering former Roman territories.
Justinian expanded the empire by conquering India.
Justinian lost Byzantine territory to the Mongols.
Justinian did nothing to grow or shrink the size of the Byzantine Empire.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What option best replaces the “?” in the chart below?
Increased trade
Spread of the Bubonic Plague
Creation of Justinian’s Code
Construction of Roads
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main purpose of the map?
To show changes in the territory of the Byzantine Empire over the years
To demonstrate trade between the Byzantine Empire and other civilizations
To show territory of the Roman Empire after the fall of Western Rome
To show important waterways in Europe
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Read the primary source excerpt from Justinian’s Code below and use it to answer the question. According to this excerpt, what rights do slaves have under Justinian’s code?
Slaves can be freed after 5 years of labor
Slaves have the same rights as free citizens in the Byzantine Empire
Slaves do not have individual rights in the Byzantine Empire
Slavery is abolished with Justinian’s Code
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