7.13 Justinian's Achievements

When was Justinian proclaimed the new emperor?

• 527

• 476

• 532

• 540

Which empire did Justinian battle with in the east?

• Rome

• Egypt

• Persia

• Greece

What did Justinian conquer during his reign as emperor?

• North American coast

• South American coast

• North African coast

• South African coast

What did Justinian try to eliminate in the empire?

• Governors

• Corruption

• Taxes

• Provinces

What was the Code of Justinian?

• A collection of all Roman laws

• • The more modern Byzantine laws of Justinian’s day

• • Commentary from judges across the centuries

• The more modern Ottoman laws from Justinian's day

What changes did Theodora advocate for in the legal code to protect women?

• Profession laws

• Divorce laws

• Inheritance laws

• All of the above

What did Justinian order to be torn down and replaced with a grander building?

• The Pantheon

• The Hagia Sophia

• The Colosseum

• The Parthenon

What did Justinian want the new Hagia Sophia to incorporate from every province?

• Pieces of jewelry

• Pieces of art

• Pieces of clothing

• Pieces of architecture

What was the official religion of the Byzantines?

• Judaism

• Catholicism

• Protestantism

• Greek Orthodox

What role did the Hagia Sophia serve in Byzantine culture and politics?

• Central church of the religion

• Place for coronation of emperors

• Place for the execution of criminals

• Central palace of the emperor