Justinian was the ruler of the Byzantine Empire from 527 A.D. until 565 A.D. He contributed to the field of law by creating the Justinian Code. The Justinian Code was significant because
A.
it preserved Roman laws and influenced legal systems of the Middle Ages.
B.
it established the principle of separation of church and state.
C.
it was the first written constitution to protect citizens' rights.
D.
it stated that the emperor had to follow the same laws that the people did.
A. it preserved Roman laws and influenced legal systems of the Middle Ages.
Constantinople as the "New Rome"
Eastern Roman Empire
Justinian's Code
Blend of Greek, Roman, and Christian influences
The list above describes the Roman heritage of the
A.
Holy Roman Empire.
B.
Russian Empire.
C.
Ottoman Empire.
D.
Byzantine Empire.
D. Byzantine Empire
One of the Byzantine Empire's greatest contributions to civilization was Emperor Justinian's
A.
preservation of Roman law.
B.
preservation of Roman republican government.
C.
preservation of traditional Roman customs.
D.
preservation of Roman buildings.
A. preservation of Roman law.
Which of these was most responsible for the fall of the Byzantine Empire?
A.
attacks from European Crusaders, Arabs, and Turks
B.
political reunification with the Western Roman Empire
C.
raids from Vandals, Huns, and other barbarian tribes
D.
earthquakes, floods, and the eruption of a volcano
A. attacks from European Crusaders, Arabs, and Turks
Which groups had the most influence on the government, culture, and beliefs of the Byzantine Empire?
A.
Jews and the Visigoths
B.
Muslims and Persians
C.
Arians, Huns, and Vandals
D.
Romans, Greeks, and Christians
D. Romans, Greeks, and Christians
Which of the following would most likely be found in Byzantine art?
A.
marble statues of Roman gods
B.
portraits of ordinary people
C.
woven tapestries of emperors
D.
mosaics of Christian religious figures