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Justinian and Theodora

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who helped Justinian in managing the affairs of the empire?

a)

His trusted adviser Tribonian

b)

His beloved nephew Justinian

c)

His wife Theodora

d)

No one helped him?

2.

Which of the following best describes the Byzantine territory at the height of the empire?

a)

The empire was almost entirely located in Eastern Europe.

b)

The empire was land-locked and could not facilitate travel by water.

c)

The empire consisted of territories on multiple continents and in multiple regions.

 

d)

  The empire controlled territories that were isolated with no access to travel or tra

3.

Justinian created the Justinian Code, which was?

 

a)

A system of codes that governed the building of certain structures.

b)

A series of laws regarding the dress code for women.

c)

A series of laws that regulated many areas of Byzantine life.

d)

A religious doctrine that told Christians how to live their life.

4.

Justinain was known for building the __________.

a)

Ankor Wat

b)

Hagia Sophia

c)

Colosseum

d)

Parthenon

5.

The world's first Christian Empire was?

a)

Persian

b)

Egyptian

c)

Roman

d)

Byzantine

6.

The Byzantine Empire reached its peak under the leadership of...

a)

Theodora

b)

Justinian

c)

Tribonian

d)

Henry IV

7.

What was the name of Justinian's wife?

a)

Theodora

b)

Helena

c)

Cleopatra

d)

Maya Angelou

8.

How did Justinian and Theodora marry?

a)

He changed the law to allow it

b)

It was an arranged marriage

c)

They were actually never married

d)

She passed a law to allow it

9.

What was the purpose of Justinian's Code?

a)

To give the upper class more power

b)

To prevent women from gaining rights

c)

To allow all classes to be treated fairly

d)

To promote the "eye for an eye" mentality

10.

What was the name of the elaborate church built by Justinian?

a)

St. Peter's Basilica

b)

Hagia Sophia

c)

Notre Dame

d)

Taj Muhal

11.

What was one of Theodora's significant contributions to the Byzantine Empire?

a)

A) She led military campaigns

b)

B) She advocated for women's rights

c)

C) She wrote the Justinian Code

d)

D) She was a famous artist

12.

Which of the following best describes the Nika Riots during Justinian's reign?

a)

A) A peaceful protest for religious freedom

b)

B) A violent uprising against high taxes

c)

C) A celebration of a military victory

d)

D) A festival honoring the gods

13.

What was the primary purpose of the Hagia Sophia, built under Justinian's rule?

a)

A) A royal palace

b)

B) A public bath

c)

C) A Christian cathedral

d)

D) A marketplace

14.

How did Theodora influence Justinian's policies?

a)

A) She opposed all his decisions

b)

B) She had no influence

c)

C) She supported and advised him on social issues

d)

D) She led the military

15.

What was a key feature of Justinian's architectural projects?

a)

A) Use of Gothic style

b)

B) Incorporation of Roman engineering

c)

C) Focus on small-scale buildings

d)

D) Emphasis on wooden structures