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