Post-Classical Civilizations

Who was Justinian?

• A Roman Emperor

• A Byzantine Emperor

• A Greek Philosopher

• An Egyptian Pharaoh

What was the Justinian Code?

• A collection of religious texts

• A set of military strategies

• A codification of Roman Law

• A series of architectural designs

What was one of the impacts of the Justinian Code?

• It was the basis for Western legal systems

• It led to the fall of the Byzantine Empire

• It was used to expand the Roman Empire

• It was a guide for building aqueducts

What was a significant achievement of Justinian in terms of territorial expansion?

• Discovery of new continents

• Reconquest of former Roman territories

• Establishment of new trade routes to Asia

• Colonization of the Americas

Why was Constantinople's location significant for trade during Justinian's reign?

• It was isolated from other regions

• It was at the center of trade routes

• It was surrounded by mountains

• It was located in the desert

What was a major source of inspiration for Byzantine art and architecture?

• Roman mythology

• Christian religion and Imperial Power

• Egyptian culture

• Islamic traditions

Which type of religious images were significant in Byzantine art?

• Frescoes

• Icons

• Statues

• Tapestries

What was a key feature of Byzantine mosaics?

• Use of marble

• Pieces of colored tile or glass

• Carved wood

• Painted canvas

Which language was prominent in Byzantine culture?

• Latin

• Arabic

• Greek

• Hebrew

What tradition did Byzantine culture continue?

• Egyptian

• Greco-Roman

• Persian

• Indian