Which of the following is an accurate statement about the Justinian Code?
It supported a woman's right to inherit property.
It allowed a person to be imprisoned by a soldier's order.
It made freeing slaves illegal.
It freed serfs who had been bound to the land for 10 years or more.
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It supported a woman's right to inherit property. Explanation: The Justinian Code was a set of laws that were compiled and enacted in the 6th century by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I. The code supported a woman's right to inherit property, and it also allowed for a person to be imprisoned by a soldier's order. Additionally, the code made freeing slaves illegal, but it did free serfs who had been bound to the land for 10 years or more.
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"A person who takes a thing belonging to another by force is liable to an action of theft, for who can be said to take the property of another more against his will than he who takes it by force?"
—Justinian Code, Institutes, Book IV, Chapter 2
According to the law above, which of the following is a thief?
A person who spreads vicious rumors about others
A person who takes another person's wallet by force
A person who borrows a painting and forgets to return it
A person who steals someone else's identity
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A person who takes another person's wallet by force Explanation: Question 2 (Worth 5 points) (01.03 LC) Which of the following is true about the criminal justice system in the United States? The criminal justice system is made up of the police, the courts, and the prisons. The criminal justice system is not a system, but a group of independent agencies. The criminal justice system is the system that protects citizens from criminals. The criminal justice system is the system that punishes criminals for their crimes. Points earned on this question: 5 Question 3 (Worth 5 points) (01.03 LC) Which of the following is true about the criminal justice system in the United States? The criminal justice system is made up of the police, the courts, and the prisons. The criminal justice system is not a system, but a group of independent agencies. The criminal justice system is the system that protects citizens from criminals. The criminal justice system is the system that punishes criminals for their crimes. Points earned on this question: 5 Question 4 (Worth 5 points) (01.03 LC) Which of the following is true about the criminal justice system in the United States? The criminal justice system is made up of the police, the courts, and the prisons. The criminal justice system is not a system, but a group of independent agencies. The criminal justice system is the system that protects citizens from criminals. The criminal justice system is the system that punishes criminals for their crimes. Points earned on this question: 5 Question 5 (Worth 5 points) (01.03 LC) Which of the following is true about the criminal justice system in the United States? The criminal justice system is made up of the police, the courts, and the prisons. The criminal justice system is not a system, but a group of independent agencies. The criminal justice system is the system that protects citizens from criminals. The criminal justice system is the system that punishes criminals for their crimes. Points earned on this question: 5 Question 6 (Worth 5 points) (01.04 LC) Which of the following is a true statement? The criminal justice system is the system that protects citizens from criminals. The criminal justice system is the system that punishes criminals for their crimes. The criminal justice system is made up of the police, the courts, and the prisons. The criminal justice system is not a system, but a group of independent agencies. Points earned on this question: 5 Question 7 (Worth 5 points) (01.03 LC) Which of the following is true about the criminal justice system in the United States? The criminal justice system is made up of the police, the courts, and the prisons. The criminal justice system is not a system, but a group of independent agencies. The criminal justice system is the system that protects citizens from criminals. The criminal justice system is the system that punishes criminals for their crimes. Points earned on this question: 5 Question 8 (Worth 5 points) (01.03 LC
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From what city did Belisarius and his army originally set sail to make their attack on the Vandal Kingdom?
Carthage
Methone
Rome
Constantinople
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Constantinople Explanation: Question 7 (Worth 5 points) (MC) Which of the following best describes the significance of the Second Council of Constantinople? It resulted in the excommunication of the Pope. It officially declared the Roman Empire to be Christian. It declared that the Roman Emperor was the supreme head of the Church. It resulted in the excommunication of Arius and his followers. Points earned on this question: 5 Question 8 (Worth 5 points) (MC) The emperor who defeated the Vandals at the Battle of Tricamarum was Justinian Theodoric Belisarius Vespasian Points earned on this question: 5 Question 9 (Worth 5 points) (MC) The Vandals were driven out of Africa by the Romans under the command of Justinian Theodoric Belisarius Vespasian Points earned on this question: 5 Question 10 (Worth 5 points) (MC) The Vandals were defeated by the Romans at the Battle of Tricamarum in the year 455 476 532 542 Points earned on this question: 5 Question 11 (Worth 5 points) (MC) The Vandals were defeated by the Romans at the Battle of Tricamarum in the year 455 476 532 542 Points earned on this question: 5 Question 12 (Worth 5 points) (MC) The Vandals were defeated by the Romans at the Battle of Tricamarum in the year 455 476 532 542 Points earned on this question: 5 Question 13 (Worth 5 points) (MC) The Vandals were defeated by the Romans at the Battle of Tricamarum in the year 455 476 532 542 Points earned on this question: 5 Question 14 (Worth 5 points) (MC) The Vandals were defeated by the Romans at the Battle of Tricamarum in the year 455 476 532 542 Points earned on this question: 5 Question 15 (Worth 5 points) (MC) The Vandals were defeated by the Romans at the Battle of Tricamarum in the year 455 476 532 542 Points earned on this question: 5 Question 16 (Worth 5 points) (MC) The Vandals were defeated by the Romans at the Battle of Tricamarum in the year 455 476 532 542 Points earned on this question: 5 Question 17 (Worth 5 points) (MC) The Vandals were defeated by the Romans at the Battle of Tricamarum in the year 455 476 532 542 Points earned on this question: 5 Question 18 (Worth 5 points) (MC) The Vandals were defeated by the Romans at the Battle of Tricamarum in the year 455 476 532 542 Points earned on this question: 5 Question 19 (Worth 5 points) (MC) The Vandals were defeated by the Romans at the Battle of Tricamarum in the year 455 476
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Which of the following is an accurate statement about Justinian I?
He was born to noble parents.
He succeeded in conquering Gaul.
He supported the building of the Hagia Sophia.
He rarely took advice from the empress.
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He supported the building of the Hagia Sophia. Explanation: Question 2 (Worth 5 points) (MC) Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement about the Byzantine Empire? The emperor was the supreme leader of the Orthodox Church. The emperor ruled over a large, ethnically diverse empire. The emperor was the supreme leader of the government. The emperor was the supreme commander of the army. Points earned on this question: 5 Question 3 (Worth 5 points) (MC) Which of the following is an accurate statement about the Hagia Sophia? It was rebuilt by Constantine after being destroyed by the Persians. It was rebuilt by Justinian after being destroyed by the Persians. It was rebuilt by Justinian after being destroyed by the Visigoths. It was rebuilt by Constantine after being destroyed by the Visigoths. Points earned on this question: 5 Question 4 (Worth 5 points) (MC) Which of the following is an accurate statement about the Code of Justinian? It was a collection of Roman laws. It was a collection of Christian laws. It was a collection of Byzantine laws. It was a collection of Greek laws. Points earned on this question: 5 Question 5 (Worth 5 points) (MC) Which of the following is an accurate statement about the Corpus Juris Civilis? It was a collection of Roman laws. It was a collection of Christian laws. It was a collection of Byzantine laws. It was a collection of Greek laws. Points earned on this question: 5 Question 6 (Worth 5 points) (MC) Which of the following is an accurate statement about the emperor of the Byzantine Empire? The emperor was the supreme leader of the Orthodox Church. The emperor ruled over a large, ethnically diverse empire. The emperor was the supreme leader of the government. The emperor was the supreme commander of the army. Points earned on this question: 5 Question 7 (Worth 5 points) (MC) Which of the following is an accurate statement about the Eastern Orthodox Church? It was recognized as the official church of the Byzantine Empire. It was recognized as the official church of the Roman Empire. It was recognized as the official church of the Persian Empire. It was recognized as the official church of the Visigoth Empire. Points earned on this question: 5 Question 8 (Worth 5 points) (MC) Which of the following is an accurate statement about the Eastern Orthodox Church? It was recognized as the official church of the Byzantine Empire. It was recognized as the official church of the Roman Empire. It was recognized as the official church of the Persian Empire. It was recognized as the official church of the Visigoth Empire. Points earned on this question: 5 Question 9 (Worth 5 points) (MC) Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement about the Byzantine Empire? The emperor was the supreme leader of the Orthodox Church. The emperor ruled over a large, ethnically diverse empire. The emperor was the supreme leader of the government. The emperor was the supreme commander of
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How does this image illustrate a contribution of the Byzantine Empire?
It is an example of sophisticated mosaic art commonly found in Byzantine structures.
It is an example of realistic paintings commonly found in Byzantine structures.
It shows how the Byzantines used art to call attention to social issues.
It shows how the Byzantines used art to depict everyday life and common people.
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It is an example of sophisticated mosaic art commonly found in Byzantine structures. Explanation: Question 2 (Worth 5 points) (01.05 LC)Which of the following was an impact of the Crusades on the Muslim world? The Crusades increased religious tolerance. The Crusades resulted in the fall of the Abbasid Caliphate. The Crusades resulted in an increase in the power of the Byzantine Empire. The Crusades resulted in an increase in the power of the Ottoman Empire. Question 3 (Worth 5 points) (01.05 MC)What are three similarities between the Byzantine Empire and the Islamic Caliphate? Select all that apply. Both empires were based on the teachings of Muhammad. Both empires were based on the teachings of Jesus. Both empires had a strong military. Both empires had a strong economy. Both empires had a strong government. Question 4 (Worth 5 points) (01.05 MC)Which of the following was a significant contribution of the Byzantine Empire? The Byzantines developed the concept of zero. The Byzantines developed a new form of government. The Byzantines developed a new form of art. The Byzantines developed a new form of writing. Question 5 (Worth 5 points) (01.05 LC)It was common for Muslim women to wear a hijab, or veil, in public. What was the purpose of the hijab? to protect women from the sun to protect women from the wind to protect women from being seen by men to protect women from being seen by other women Question 6 (Worth 5 points) (01.05 LC)Which of the following was a significant contribution of the Abbasid Caliphate? The Abbasids developed the concept of zero. The Abbasids developed a new form of government. The Abbasids developed a new form of art. The Abbasids developed a new form of writing. Question 7 (Worth 5 points) (01.05 MC)Which of the following is an impact of the Crusades on the Christian world? The Crusades resulted in an increase in religious tolerance. The Crusades resulted in the fall of the Abbasid Caliphate. The Crusades resulted in an increase in the power of the Byzantine Empire. The Crusades resulted in an increase in the power of the Ottoman Empire. Question 8 (Worth 5 points) (01.05 LC)Which of the following was a significant contribution of the Abbasid Caliphate? The Abbasids developed the concept of zero. The Abbasids developed a new form of government. The Abbasids developed a new form of art. The Abbasids developed a new form of writing. Question 9 (Worth 5 points) (01.05 MC)Which of the following was a significant contribution of the Abbasid Caliphate? The Abbasids developed the concept of zero. The Abbasids developed a new form of government. The Abbasids developed a new form of art. The Abbasids developed
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The historian Procopius attributes this speech to Theodora. She supposedly said it to Justinian when he wanted to flee from the Nika Riots.
"Now if you wish to save yourself, O Emperor, this is not hard. For we have much money; there is the sea, here are the boats. But think whether after you have been saved you may not come to feel that you would have preferred to die. As for me, I like a certain old proverb that says: royalty is a good shroud (burial garment)."
—History of the Wars, Procopius
Which of the following reflects Theodora's attitude about dealing with the Nika Riots?
It is too dangerous to flee the rioters.
It is shameful for an emperor to flee the rioters.
It is politically savvy to flee the rioters.
It is honorable for an emperor to flee the rioters.
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It is shameful for an emperor to flee the rioters.
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This mosaic shows a Byzantine emperor and his attendants. Examine the image and use the clues you find there to answer the question.
Which of the following types of attendants are represented in this mosaic?
Soldiers
Slaves
Empress
Workers
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Workers Explanation: Question 2 Which of the following types of attendants are represented in this mosaic? Soldiers Slaves Empress Workers Points earned on this question: 2 Question 3 Which of the following types of attendants are represented in this mosaic? Soldiers Slaves Empress Workers Points earned on this question: 2 Question 4 Which of the following types of attendants are represented in this mosaic? Soldiers Slaves Empress Workers Points earned on this question: 2
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Which of the following architectural features does this photograph of the Hagia Sophia show?
Dome
Pillars
Mosaics
Basilica
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Dome Explanation: Question 2 (Worth 5 points)(01.07 MC)View High-Resolution Image Which of the following architectural features does this photograph of the Hagia Sophia show? Dome Pillars Mosaics Basilica Question 3 (Worth 5 points)(01.07 MC)View High-Resolution Image What was the main purpose of the Hagia Sophia? To serve as the emperor's palace To serve as a church To serve as a mosque Points earned on this question: 5 Question 4 (Worth 5 points)(01.07 MC)View High-Resolution Image What was the main purpose of the Hagia Sophia? To serve as the emperor's palace To serve as a church To serve as a mosque Question 5 (Worth 5 points)(01.07 MC)View High-Resolution Image What was the main purpose of the Hagia Sophia? To serve as the emperor's palace To serve as a church To serve as a mosqueThis is the end of the preview. Sign up to access the rest of the document.
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Which of the following were members of the aristocracy in Byzantine society?
Shopkeepers
Small-scale merchants
Soldiers
Wealthy landowners
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Wealthy landowners
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