Practice Byzantine Empire And Islamic Caliphates (1) - Unit 3: Medieval to Early Modern Transitions

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Question 1.
What was the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
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It's a city that is currently named Istanbul.
Question 2.
Which legal code was developed under Emperor Justinian I?
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Think of a document that systematized Roman law.
3Question 3.
Which of the following cities served as the capital of the Byzantine Empire?
- Rome
- Athens
- Constantinople
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It is currently known as Istanbul.
4Question 4.
The Corpus Juris Civilis was authored by which Byzantine emperor?
- True
- False
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Think about the significant legal codes of Europe.
Question 5.
Discuss how the legal reforms in the Byzantine Empire under Justinian I influenced later European legal systems.
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Consider the relationship between laws and governance.
Question 6.
Evaluate the significance of cultural exchanges through the Silk Road during the Byzantine and Islamic periods.
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Think about specific examples of items or ideas exchanged.

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