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Flashcards on Byzantine Empire: Justinian and Theodora
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Who were the rulers of the Byzantine Empire during the 6th century?
Justinian and Theodora
What was the name of the emperor of the Byzantine Empire?
Justinian
What role did Theodora play in the Byzantine Empire?
Empress
Which century did Justinian and Theodora rule during?
6th century
What was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire during Justinian and Theodora's reign?
Constantinople
What was the major accomplishment of Justinian's reign?
Codification of Roman law
What was the significance of Theodora in the Byzantine Empire's politics?
Played an influential role as an advisor to Justinian
What were some challenges faced by Justinian and Theodora during their rule?
Wars, riots, and the outbreak of the bubonic plague
Which emperor was famous for expanding the Byzantine Empire to its largest territorial extent?
Justinian
What was the cultural and artistic revival during Justinian and Theodora's reign called?
Justinianic Renaissance
What was Theodora's background before becoming empress?
Actress and dancer
Which famous architectural masterpiece was built under Justinian's reign?
Hagia Sophia
What was the official religion of the Byzantine Empire during Justinian and Theodora's rule?
Christianity
What was the influence of Justinian and Theodora on Byzantine law and culture?
They left a lasting legacy through their legal reforms and patronage of the arts
What was Theodora's role in Justinian's efforts to reunify the Roman Empire?
She actively supported him and influenced his policies
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Who were the rulers of the Byzantine Empire during the 6th century?
Constantine and Helena
Justinian and Theodora
Nero and Agrippina
Antony and Cleopatra
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Which architectural masterpiece was built under Justinian's reign?
Parthenon
Colosseum
Hagia Sophia
Taj Mahal
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What was the capital city of the Byzantine Empire during Justinian and Theodora's reign?
Rome
Athens
Constantinople
Alexandria
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What major accomplishment is Justinian known for?
Discovery of gravity
Codification of Roman law
Invention of printing press
Invention of steam engine
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What was Theodora's occupation before becoming empress?
Historian
Teacher
Actress and dancer
Soldier
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What was the official religion of the Byzantine Empire?
Judaism
Buddhism
Hinduism
Christianity
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What was the role of Theodora in the politics of the Byzantine Empire?
Military strategist
Chief architect
Empress and advisor to Justinian
Diplomat
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Which century did Justinian and Theodora rule during?
4th century
6th century
8th century
10th century
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What was the major challenge faced by Justinian and Theodora during their rule?
Alien invasion
Zombie outbreak
Wars, riots, and the outbreak of the bubonic plague
Economic recession
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What was the cultural and artistic revival during Justinian and Theodora's reign called?
Dark Ages
Enlightenment
Justinianic Renaissance
Industrial Revolution
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