What was the significance of the codification of Roman law during the Byzantine Empire?

united all laws under one code & was model for legal systems

Which of the following is not a contribution of Justinian?

The establishment of the Cyrillic alphabet

Identify three accomplishments of Justinian's wife Empress Theodora.

Donated money to churches and orphanages, Improved the status of women, Persuaded her husband to fight off a rebellion

One of the greatest contributions of Justinian’s Code was it —

provided the framework for western law today

The best reason for Emperor Justinian's codification of Roman law was to —

clarify and change Roman law to better fit Byzantine society

One of the main accomplishments of Justinian was —

reconquering territory that once belonged to Roman Empire

How did Justinian expand the Byzantine Empire?

Reconquered former Roman territories

Which statement best completes the graphic?

Preserved the core of Roman law for all time

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1
Who was the most likely recipient of the award above?
Justinian
Theodosius
Theodosius
Charles Martel
2
What was the significance of the codification of Roman law during the Byzantine Empire?
ended practice of slavery used as a model for modern warfare
ended influence of Roman law in the Byzantine Empire
guide for future emperors to conquer & expand their empires.
united all laws under one code & was model for legal systems
3
Identify the ruler associated with the above characteristics.
Constantine
Alexander the Great
Justinian
Julius Caesar
4
Which of the following is not a contribution of Justinian?
The codification of Roman law
Reconquest of former Roman territory
The establishment of the Cyrillic alphabet
The building of Hagia Sophia
5
Identify three accomplishments of Justinian's wife Empress Theodora.
Donated money to churches and orphanages
Improved the status of women
Persuaded her husband to fight off a rebellion
Led a rebellion against the Catholic Church
6
Which of the following contributed to the expansion of the Byzantine Empire?
A well trained and loyal army
A weak government
The teachings of Christianity
The use of the Greek language
7
Which cultural aspect is most associated with the Byzantine Empire?
Cultural holidays
Forms of art
Codes of law
Various languages
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One of the greatest contributions of Justinian’s Code was it —
provided the framework for western law today
included all of Rome’s laws
was solely dependent upon Christian principles
improved the status of women
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The best reason for Emperor Justinian's codification of Roman law was to —
abolish Roman law and establish a new set of laws
clarify and change Roman law to better fit Byzantine society
abolish the system of slavery used during the Roman Empires
grant Emperor Justinian complete control over his subjects
10
One of the main accomplishments of Justinian was —
making Christianity the official religion of Roman Empire
reconquering territory that once belonged to Roman Empire
defeating an invading army of Ottoman Turks
stopping the Islamic conquest of Western Europe
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The Code of Justinian later served as the basis for most —
African trade agreements
Chinese government principles
European legal systems
Indian religious ceremonies
12
The Byzantine Empire reached its greatest extent under the rule of —
Diocletian
Justinian
Constantine
Vladimir
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How was Roman law codified by the Byzantine empire?
Justinian’s Code
The Code of Rome
Hammurabi’s Code
The Twelve Tables
14
___________ is to Byzantium as Hammurabi's Code is to Mesopotamia.
Justinian's Code
Magna Carta
Ten Commandments
Twelve Tables
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How did Justinian expand the Byzantine Empire?
Became allied with the Persians
Campaigned across the Arabian Peninsula
Bought land from the Germanic tribes
Reconquered former Roman territories
16
Which statement best completes the graphic?
Ended military campaigns in Northern Africa
Caused the spread of the bubonic plague
Promoted the conquest of former Roman territories
Preserved the core of Roman law for all time
17
Whose codification of Roman law has strongly influenced European laws of today?
Marcus Aurelius
Constantine
Justinian
Augustus Caesar
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Justinian was the ruler of the —
Egyptian Empire
Carthaginian Empire
Persian Empire
Byzantine Empire
19
Which ruler is best described by this list?
Hannibal
Marc Anthony
Constantine
Justinian
20
the Byzantine Empire expanded into all of the following areas EXCEPT —
North Africa
Northern Europe
Balkan Peninsula
Italian Peninsula

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