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"What term describes a government that enforces strict obedience from its people, often with force?" Authoritarian.
"How did Justin, Justinian's uncle, initially rise from being a peasant?" He fled a barbarian invasion, went to Constantinople, and joined the palace guards."
How did Justin cunningly become emperor in 518 CE? He used a bribe intended for another candidate to buy support for himself and then had the official killed.
What was Theodora's profession before marrying Justinian? She was a courtesan or prostitute for wealthy clients.
In what famous church were Justinian and Theodora crowned? The Hagia Sophia Church.
What was the Justinian Code? A reform and codification of hundreds of years of Roman laws.
For how long was the Justinian Code used by the Byzantine Empire? For the next 900 years.
Who advocated for legal reforms to protect women during Justinian's rule? His wife, Theodora
Name one specific legal reform Theodora championed to protect women. Laws were passed to protect prostitutes from exploitation, punish rapists harshly, or require female guards for female prisoners.
What was the name of the enormous stadium in Constantinople where chariot races were held? The Hippodrome
What event immediately triggered the Nika Riots in 532 CE?, The arrest and execution of two chariot team leaders for murder.
"What word, meaning 'victory' or 'conquer,' did rioters chant at Justinian during the Nika Riots? Nika.
"During the Nika Riots, Justinian considered fleeing, but _____ convinced him to stay and fight.", Theodora
What was Theodora's famous quote about never surviving the loss of her royal status?, Those who have worn the crown... should never survive its loss. Never will I see the day when I am not saluted as empress.'
How did Justinian ultimately crush the Nika Riots?,"rioters." His soldiers entered the Hippodrome and killed the remaining 30,000
With which eastern empire did Justinian fight and eventually have to pay for peace treaties? The Sassanid Empire in Persia.
What was Justinian's primary motivation for reconquering the former Western Roman Empire? He felt it was his duty as a Christian emperor to reunite the Roman Empire.
Which territory in North Africa did Justinian's general reconquer in 533 CE?, "North Africa, which was conquered within a year."
The reconquest of which territory was more difficult and costly for Justinian's empire? Italy
"Besides the financial cost, what major catastrophe struck the Mediterranean in 541 CE during the Gothic War? The plague
What was a major negative consequence of Justinian's costly wars and the population loss from the plague? The empire had fewer people and resources, forcing taxes to be raised and weakening it for future challenges.
What happened to many of the territorial gains Justinian made in Italy shortly after his death? They were lost.
"Besides churches, what types of public works did Justinian build across the empire?", Monasteries, orphanages, hostels, and essential fortifications.
"What famous church, known for its enormous dome, did Justinian rebuild after the Nika Riot? ,The Hagia Sophia
In which city in Italy did Justinian build the church of St. Vitalae to signify his control after the reconquest? Ravenna
What do the mosaics of Justinian and Theodora inside the church of St. Vitalae signify? Their control and authority over the reconquered territory of Italy.
Provide one piece of evidence from the text to support the claim that Justinian was a 'hero'.," He issued the Justinian Code, which organized laws for centuries, or he built magnificent structures like the Hagia Sophia.
Provide one piece of evidence from the text to support the claim that Justinian was a 'villain'. He massacred 30,000 citizens in the Hippodrome, and his costly wars bankrupted the empire.
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