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