Question 1

How did the Corpus Iuris change women's rights over property?

Accepted Answer

The Corpus Iuris, or the Body of Civil Law, revised women's rights over property by codifying and systematizing Roman law, which included regulations on women's legal capacities and property rights.

Question 2

Which of the following was one of Justinian's many accomplishments?

Accepted Answer

Justinian is well-known for updating the imperial law code, known as the Corpus Juris Civilis or Justinian Code, which systematized and consolidated existing Roman laws.

Question 3

Which statement describes the lives of women in Byzantium?

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

What was notable about the revived Persian state?

Accepted Answer

The revived Persian state, particularly under the rule of Cyrus the Great, was notable for its policy of religious toleration, allowing different cultures and religions to coexist within the empire.

Question 5

What theological controversy did the Council of Nicea fail to solve, resulting in its continuation for several centuries?

Accepted Answer

The Council of Nicea in 325 AD addressed the Arian controversy regarding the nature of Christ, affirming that Christ is fully divine. However, debates about the nature of Christ, including how he could be both fully divine and fully human, continued for centuries, leading to further councils and theological discussions.

Question 6

What do the essential beliefs of Islam say about it as a religion?

Accepted Answer

Islam emphasizes community welfare and caring for one another, as seen in the Five Pillars, without requiring extreme asceticism.

Question 7

Who did Belisarius, Justinian's general, defeat?

Accepted Answer

Belisarius, Justinian's general, defeated the Vandals and other Goth tribes on the Italian peninsula.

Question 8

Who in Justinian's circle did NOT survive the plague?

Accepted Answer

The queen did not survive the plague.

Question 9

The splendor of Hagia Sophia enhanced whose image?

Accepted Answer

The splendor of Hagia Sophia enhanced the image of the emperor because it was a symbol of his power and wealth.

Question 10

In Constantinople, how many people died per day during the plague?

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

What events were held in the Hippodrome in Constantinople?

Accepted Answer

Chariot races were a popular form of entertainment in the Roman Empire, and the Hippodrome in Constantinople was one of the largest and most famous chariot racing venues in the empire.

Question 12

Why were inhabitants of Mecca hesitant to receive Muhammad's message?

Accepted Answer

The inhabitants of Mecca were hesitant to receive Muhammad's message because it was monotheistic, challenging the polytheistic beliefs and the economic benefits derived from the pilgrimage to the Kaaba, which housed idols of various gods.

Question 13

What did Justinian install in several cities in addition to Constantinople?

Accepted Answer

Justinian was known for his extensive public works projects, which included building infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and buildings in various cities, not just in Constantinople.

Question 14

What does "Christianity became imperial" mean?

Accepted Answer

"Christianity became imperial" refers to the close association between the church and the state, where the emperor was seen as a representative of God on earth, and Christ was depicted as a universal ruler, reflecting the integration of religious and imperial authority.

Question 15

What empire recovered as Heraclius began his reign?

Accepted Answer

The Persian Empire recovered as Heraclius began his reign.

Question 16

How did Heraclius maintain the Byzantine empire?

Accepted Answer

Heraclius maintained the Byzantine Empire by defeating three separate Persian armies, which helped to stabilize the empire during his reign.

Question 17

Under the Corpus Iuris, who controlled the foundation of the laws?

Accepted Answer

The Corpus Iuris Civilis, or Body of Civil Law, was a collection of laws and legal interpretations developed under the sponsorship of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I, indicating that the emperor controlled the foundation of the laws.

Question 18

What were the two furthest regions that were connected by the Silk Road?

Accepted Answer

The Silk Road was a network of trade routes that connected China to the Mediterranean Sea. The two furthest regions that were connected by the Silk Road were China and Rome.

Question 19

What does the world Islam mean?

Accepted Answer

Islam means "voluntary submission to God."

Question 20

Where did Muhammad devise the main components of his new religion?

Accepted Answer

Muhammad devised the main components of his new religion in Mecca.

Quiz 7: Between Worlds: Late Antiquity and the Making of the Middle Ages, 476-900