Question

Justinian was the ruler of the Byzantine Empire from 527 A.D. until 565 A.D. He contributed to the field of law by creating the Justinian Code. The Justinian Code was significant because
A.
it preserved Roman laws and influenced legal systems of the Middle Ages.
B.
it established the principle of separation of church and state.
C.
it was the first written constitution to protect citizens' rights.
D.
it stated that the emperor had to follow the same laws that the people did.

Answer 1

Constantinople as the "New Rome"
Eastern Roman Empire
Justinian's Code
Blend of Greek, Roman, and Christian influences


The list above describes the Roman heritage of the
A.
Holy Roman Empire.
B.
Russian Empire.
C.
Ottoman Empire.
D.
Byzantine Empire.

Answer 2

One of the Byzantine Empire's greatest contributions to civilization was Emperor Justinian's
A.
preservation of Roman law.
B.
preservation of Roman republican government.
C.
preservation of traditional Roman customs.
D.
preservation of Roman buildings.

Answer 3

Which of these was most responsible for the fall of the Byzantine Empire?
A.
attacks from European Crusaders, Arabs, and Turks
B.
political reunification with the Western Roman Empire
C.
raids from Vandals, Huns, and other barbarian tribes
D.
earthquakes, floods, and the eruption of a volcano

Answer 4

Which groups had the most influence on the government, culture, and beliefs of the Byzantine Empire?
A.
Jews and the Visigoths
B.
Muslims and Persians
C.
Arians, Huns, and Vandals
D.
Romans, Greeks, and Christians

Answer 5

Which of the following would most likely be found in Byzantine art?
A.
marble statues of Roman gods
B.
portraits of ordinary people
C.
woven tapestries of emperors
D.
mosaics of Christian religious figures

Answer 6

Novel 137, Regulating Church Ritual
Emperor Justinian I of the Byzantine Empire

We order all bishops and priests to repeat the divine service and the prayer, when baptism is performed, not in an undertone, but in a loud voice which can be heard by the faithful people, in such a way that the minds of the listeners may be induced to manifest greater devotion, and a higher appreciation of the praises and blessings of God. . . .
We notify all ecclesiastics [religious leaders] that if they should violate any of these provisions, they must render an account of their conduct on the terrible judgment Day of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

What does the above passage indicate about religion in the Byzantine Empire?
A.
Priests and religious leaders controlled most parts of Byzantine government.
B.
Freedom of religion was an important principle in the Byzantine Empire.
C.
The emperor was among the highest authorities in the Byzantine church.
D.
The Byzantine church took most of its teachings from the religion of Islam.
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Answer 7

Because of its location, the Byzantine Empire was able to
A.
threaten the Holy Roman Empire.
B.
conduct trade between Europe and Asia.
C.
influence the development of England.
D.
control the Baltic Sea.

Answer 8

A. it preserved Roman laws and influenced legal systems of the Middle Ages.

Answer 9

D. Byzantine Empire

Answer 10

A. preservation of Roman law.

Answer 11

A. attacks from European Crusaders, Arabs, and Turks

Answer 12

D. Romans, Greeks, and Christians

Answer 13

D. mosaics of Christian religious figures

Answer 14

C. The emperor was among the highest authorities in the Byzantine church.

Answer 15

B. conduct trade between Europe and Asia.