Flashcard on Justinian

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Who was Justinian?

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A Byzantine Emperor

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What was the time period of Justinian's rule?

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527-565

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Who helped Justinian rise to power?

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His uncle, Emperor Justin I

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What is the "Body of Civil Law" also known as?

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Corpus Juris Civilis

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Which part of the Justinian Code is a collection of existing Roman laws? Options: The Digest, The Institutes, The Novels, The Code (Codex Justinianus)

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The Code (Codex Justinianus)

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What was the purpose of the Justinian Code?

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To simplify and organize Roman legal texts

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Which architectural achievement is associated with Justinian? Options: The Colosseum, The Parthenon, Hagia Sophia, The Great Wall

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Hagia Sophia

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What was one of Justinian's military goals?

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To restore the glory of the Roman Empire

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What religious influence did Justinian have?

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He supported Christianity

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What was a challenge of Justinian's military campaigns?

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Drained resources and were difficult to maintain