Justinian The Great

Question 1

What was Justinian I’s title?

Answer 1

Emperor of the Byzantine Empire

Question 2

True or False: Justinian I ruled from 527 to 565 AD.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What is the name of the legal code that Justinian compiled?

Answer 3

Corpus Juris Civilis or Justinian Code

Question 4

Fill in the blank: Justinian is known for his efforts to restore the __________ Empire.

Answer 4

Roman

Question 5

Which major construction project is Justinian known for?

Answer 5

Hagia Sophia

Question 6

Who was Justinian’s wife, known for her intelligence and political influence?

Answer 6

Theodora

Question 7

What was one of Justinian’s significant military campaigns?

Answer 7

The reconquest of parts of the Western Roman Empire

Question 8

True or False: Justinian promoted the use of Latin over Greek in the Byzantine Empire.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What year did Justinian become emperor?

Answer 9

527 AD

Question 10

Which plague significantly affected Justinian’s reign?

Answer 10

The Plague of Justinian

Question 11

What was the primary purpose of the Nika Riots?

Answer 11

To challenge Justinian’s authority and governance

Question 12

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a focus of Justinian’s reforms? A) Military B) Law C) Education D) Agriculture

Answer 12

D) Agriculture

Question 13

What was the significance of the Church of the Holy Wisdom, also known as Hagia Sophia?

Answer 13

It was a symbol of the Byzantine Empire and Christian architecture.

Question 14

True or False: Justinian’s reign is often considered a golden age for the Byzantine Empire.

Answer 14

True

Question 15

What was one of Justinian’s key goals during his reign?

Answer 15

To unify and strengthen the empire

Question 16

Fill in the blank: Justinian’s legal reforms included the simplification of __________ law.

Answer 16

Roman

Question 17

Who was the general that played a crucial role in Justinian’s military campaigns?

Answer 17

Belisarius

Question 18

What was the outcome of the Nika Riots for Justinian?

Answer 18

He solidified his power by suppressing the riots.

Question 19

True or False: Justinian established a centralized bureaucracy in the Byzantine Empire.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

What was Justinian’s approach to religious matters?

Answer 20

He sought to unify Christianity under the Orthodox faith.

Question 21

Multiple Choice: Which of the following territories was recaptured during Justinian’s reign? A) Egypt B) Gaul C) Britain D) Hispania

Answer 21

A) Egypt

Question 22

What was the impact of the Plague of Justinian on the Byzantine Empire?

Answer 22

It caused significant population loss and economic decline.

Question 23

Fill in the blank: Justinian commissioned the __________ to codify and organize existing Roman laws.

Answer 23

Corpus Juris Civilis

Question 24

What was one of the cultural achievements during Justinian’s rule?

Answer 24

The flourishing of Byzantine art and architecture.

Question 25

True or False: Justinian was known for his tolerance of different religious practices.

Answer 25

False

Question 26

What year did Justinian die?

Answer 26

565 AD