Unit 1 Lesson 8.2 Justinian

What was the cause of the Nika Riot?

• The recent arrests of some of the Blues and Greens
• Theodora's encouragement to revolt
• A disagreement over the construction of a new church
• The emperor's decision to attend the chariot races

Who urged Justinian to stay and fight during the Nika Riot?

• The Blues and Greens
• Procopius
• Theodora
• Justinian's advisors

What public works projects did Justinian initiate to rebuild Constantinople?

• New markets, restaurants, and theaters
• New schools, libraries, and museums
• New bridges, public baths, parks, roads, and hospitals
• New palaces, gardens, and zoos

What is the significance of Hagia Sophia?

• It is a grand church built by Justinian
• It is a famous museum in Constantinople
• It is a popular tourist attraction in Greece
• It is a historic palace where emperors lived

Which territories did Justinian reclaim through military campaigns?

• Parts of North Africa, Italy, and Spain
• Parts of South America, Australia, and Antarctica
• Parts of North America, Europe, and Asia
• Parts of Asia, Africa, and Europe

What was the process of creating Justinian's Code?

• Theodora selected the laws to be included in the code and presented them to Justinian for approval
• A committee studied the thousands of laws the Byzantines had inherited from the Roman Empire and revised outdated and confusing laws
• The committee created new laws from scratch and presented them to Justinian for approval
• Justinian wrote the laws himself and presented them to the committee for approval

What were the differing opinions of Justinian's reign as presented by Procopius in his writings?

• Glowing accounts of Justinian's achievements and criticism of his military campaigns
• Criticism of Justinian's achievements and military campaigns
• Criticism of Justinian's achievements and praise for his character in the Secret History
• Glowing accounts of Justinian's achievements and criticism of his character in the Secret History