Justinian I (527–565 CE)
  • 1. Who was Justinian I?
A) Greek Philosopher
B) Roman Senator
C) Byzantine Emperor
D) Germanic King
  • 2. When did Justinian I begin his reign?
A) 600 CE
B) 500 CE
C) 527 CE
D) 550 CE
  • 3. What is the most famous code of laws compiled under Justinian I?
A) Corpus Juris Civilis
B) The Twelve Tables
C) The Code of Hammurabi
D) The Napoleonic Code
  • 4. Which church is famously associated with Justinian I in Constantinople?
A) Notre-Dame Cathedral
B) Westminster Abbey
C) St. Peter's Basilica
D) Hagia Sophia
  • 5. What was one of Justinian's major goals as emperor?
A) To spread Christianity
B) To conquer Persia
C) To build my own monarchy
D) To restore the Roman Empire
  • 6. Who was Justinian's wife and influential advisor?
A) Theodora
B) Cleopatra
C) Livia
D) Juliana
  • 7. What was the name of Justinian's ambitious general?
A) Belisarius
B) Narses
C) Trajan
D) Valens
  • 8. Which of the following was a result of Justinian's military campaigns?
A) Conquest of China
B) Permanent loss of all territories
C) Securing the Silk Road
D) Temporary reconquest of parts of the Western Roman Empire
  • 9. What year did Justinian I die?
A) 600 CE
B) 565 CE
C) 580 CE
D) 550 CE
  • 10. Who succeeded Justinian I?
A) Justin II
B) Theodosius II
C) Heraclius
D) Constans II
  • 11. Which territory did Justinian successfully regain from the Vandals?
A) Britain
B) North Africa
C) Sicily
D) Gaul
  • 12. What legal reform did Justinian emphasize?
A) Abolition of law
B) Codification of Roman Law
C) Creation of new laws from scratch
D) Integration of Greek law
  • 13. Which body of water was crucial for trade during Justinian's reign?
A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Mediterranean Sea
C) Black Sea
D) Red Sea
  • 14. What kind of governance did Justinian establish in the Byzantine Empire?
A) Oligarchy
B) Democracy
C) Feudalism
D) Autocracy
  • 15. Which war sought to reclaim parts of the Western Roman Empire?
A) Persian War
B) Macedonian War
C) Punic War
D) Gothic War
  • 16. Which legal figure did Justinian appoint to oversee the compilation of laws?
A) Tribonian
B) Pompeius
C) Cicero
D) Scaevola
  • 17. What was Justinian's approach to the economy?
A) Redistribution of wealth
B) Heavy taxation
C) Tax cuts
D) Complete deregulation
  • 18. Which architectural feature is seen in Justinian's buildings?
A) Flying buttresses
B) Arcades
C) Domes
D) Spires
  • 19. What was the primary currency of the Byzantine Empire during Justinian's time?
A) Denarius
B) Solidus
C) Drachma
D) Sestertius
  • 20. What was the nickname often associated with Justinian I?
A) The Wise
B) The Builder
C) The Great
D) The Conqueror
  • 21. In which city is Justinian's reign mainly focused?
A) Alexandria
B) Rome
C) Constantinople
D) Antioch
  • 22. What was a significant architectural feature of Hagia Sophia?
A) Fountain
B) Spire
C) Wall paintings
D) Dome
  • 23. What significant event took place in 532 during Justinian's reign?
A) The completion of Hagia Sophia
B) Nika Riots
C) The first Byzantine Olympics
D) The fall of Jerusalem
  • 24. Justinian sought to restore the empire to its former glory through what means?
A) Trade agreements
B) Cultural assimilation
C) Military conquest
D) Diplomatic marriage
  • 25. How did Justinian view the role of the emperor?
A) An elected official
B) A military leader only
C) Divine representative
D) A servant of the state
  • 26. Which of the following did Justinian promote?
A) Military isolationism
B) Cultural indifference
C) Public works
D) Private enterprise
  • 27. Was Justinian I known for unifying laws across regions?
A) No
B) Only in Greece
C) Yes
D) Only in Italy
  • 28. What role did Theodora play in Justinian's reign?
A) General
B) Diplomat
C) Architect
D) Empress and advisor
  • 29. What type of government did Justinian represent?
A) Feudalism
B) Autocratic rule
C) Oligarchy
D) Democracy
  • 30. What did Justinian establish to help the administration of his empire?
A) Direct democracy
B) Senatorial privileges
C) Feudal system
D) Bureaucratic reforms
  • 31. What was one impact of the Justinian Plague?
A) Cultural flourishing
B) Population decline
C) Population explosion
D) Religious revival
  • 32. What religious policy was Justinian known for promoting?
A) Arianism
B) Gnosticism
C) Orthodox Christianity
D) Paganism
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