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2. Justinian the Great wished to restore the Roman Empire to its former glory
and was responsible for many ……………………, including North Africa, Spain,
and most of Italy.
4. Which emperor is known for codifying Roman law into the Corpus Juris
Civilis?
A) Constantine the Great
B) Justinian I
C) Theodosius I
D) Heraclius
5. Which famous Byzantine cathedral was built during the reign of Emperor
Justinian I?
A) Hagia Sophia
B) St. Peter's Basilica
C) St. Mark's Basilica
D) Notre-Dame Cathedral
1. Founding:
The Byzantine Empire was established in AD
2. Challenges:
The Byzantine Empire was invaded by neighboring powers like the
and the
.
3. Decline and fall:
In AD, Constantinople fell to the Empire, bringing an end
to the Byzantine Empire after more than a millennium of
existence.
EXERCISE 4: Watch the video and answer the questions. Mark T for
True, F for False, NG for Not Given.
3. Overall, the speaker's tone towards the fall of the Byzantine Empire is:
A) Celebratory and triumphant
B) Grieving and lamenting
C) Indifferent and detached
D) Analytical and detached