History quiz

History Exercises on the Byzantine Empire - UVA - with feedback

Question 01 - UVA/2010.2 - The Byzantine Empire, also called Eastern Roman Empire, emerged through the division of the Roman Empire made by Theodosius in 395. The Byzantine Empire:A) knew a great commercial development and its capital, Constantinople, was one of the biggest entrepots of the time. B) lost much of its territory under Justinian, due to the Turkish advance. C) had a very democratic political organization, where the Emperor was only with executive power, with legislative and judicial bodies. D) had a society with little social inequality, with the absence of slavery.
Question 02 - UVA/2012.2 - The Eastern Roman Empire came to be known as the Byzantine Empire. Despite having its origin in the Roman Empire, the Byzantines had their own cultural characteristics, encompassing elements of Hellenism, Greek and Roman civilization. About the Byzantine Empire it is correct to say:I - In the 6th century, under Justinian's rule, the Byzantine Empire met its heyday. II - In Justinian's government, the Hagia Sophia was built. III - Through the Corpus Júris Civilis, Roman law was codified under Justinian's government. IV - The attacks of the Saracens and Persians failed to weaken the Byzantine Empire. The following are correct:A) only items l and IV. B) only items I, II and III. C) only items II, III and IV. D) all items.
Question 03 - UVA/2003.2 -During his rule, in the Byzantine Empire, the "Corpus Juris Cíviles" was organized, doctrines of the Roman jurisconsults, adapted to their time. He also built the Church of Santa Sofia, the highest exponent of Byzantine art. We are referring to the Emperor:A) Theodosius B) Trajan C) Justinian D) Constantine
Question 04 - UVA/2004.1 - As for the Byzantine Empire, it is correct to say that:A) throughout the medieval period, it was characterized by marked ruralization and the incipient trade. B) political power has always been characterized by decentralization. C) unlike the West, it never knew the barbarian invasions. D) political power was theocratic, as the emperor had power over the Church.
Question 05 - UVA/2010.2 - The Byzantine Empire, also called Eastern Roman Empire, emerged through the division of the Roman Empire made by Theodosius in 395. The Byzantine Empire:A) knew a great commercial development and its capital, Constantinople, was one of the biggest entrepots of the time. B) lost much of its territory under Justinian, due to the Turkish advance. C) had a very democratic political organization, where the Emperor was only with executive power, with legislative and judicial bodies. D) there was a society with little social inequality, with the absence of slavery.
REPORTS 01 - Letter A. The Byzantine Empire also known as the Eastern Roman Empire was marked during Justinian's rule by a great economic development due to the capital Constantinople (current Istanbul located in Turkey) having been considered one of the largest trading posts in the East.
02 - Letter B. The Eastern Roman Empire, known as the Byzantine Empire, had its heyday during the rule of Emperor Justinian due to its reforms such as the introduction of Caesaropapism, the creation of the Corpus Juris Civilis (code of laws), the construction of the basilica of Saint Sophia one of the greatest architectural works of the Middle Ages.
03 - Letra C.Justiniano stood out in his government through the Corpus Juris Civilis known also as Justinian's Code, a monumental legal work from the revision of Roman Law.
04 - Letter D.
05 - Letter A.
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