Exploring Justinian's Impact on the Byzantine Empire

Who was responsible for splitting the Roman Empire?

• Constantine

• Augustus

• Theodosius

• Justinian

Which city was established as the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire?

• Constantinople

• Alexandria

• Athens

• Rome

Which Germanic tribe took over the Italian peninsula after the fall of the Western Roman Empire?

• Visigoths

• Franks

• Ostrogoths

• Vandals

What was the original name of the city of Constantinople?

• Carthage

• Athens

• Rome

• Byzantium

Who helped Justinian come to power?

• His father

• His uncle

• His brother

• His wife

What event caused significant rioting in Constantinople in 532?

• A fire

• A plague

• A famine

• Chariot racing

What was Empress Theodora's stance during the uprising against Justinian?

• She negotiated with the rebels

• She encouraged fighting back

• She remained silent

• She advised fleeing

What does 'Hagia Sophia' mean?

• Holy Wisdom

• Great Church

• Divine Light

• Sacred Knowledge

What was Justinian's most famous legal contribution?

• The Lex Romana

• The Edict of Milan

• The Code of Justinian

• The Twelve Tables

When did Constantinople fall to the Turks?

• 1492

• 1453

• 1204

• 1571