Question

world history study guide - units 4-5 semester final
section 1 – byzantine empire, church, and law
reading passage
the byzantine empire was a continuation of the former roman empire. under byzantine rule, the code of justinian was developed and had its most lasting impact on law. christianity spread throughout europe because it became the state - sponsored religion of the byzantine empire. during the middle ages, the roman catholic church had almost total power and control in europe. the magna carta established the principle of the rule of law and granted rights to individuals. hammurabi’s code introduced “an eye for an eye” to ensure fairness in justice. the jewish ten commandments presented religious and moral principles for a just society. justinian’s code preserved roman legal principles that formed the basis of western legal tradition.
comprehension questions

1. which empire continued the roman empire and created the code of justinian?
2. what did the justinian code have the most lasting impact on?
3. why did christianity spread throughout europe during byzantine rule?
4. which institution held the most power during the middle ages?
5. what major principle did the magna carta establish?
6. which legal code introduced the idea of “an eye for an eye”?
7. which document presented moral and religious principles for a just society?

Explanation:

1. From the passage: "The Byzantine Empire was a continuation of the former Roman Empire. Under Byzantine rule, the Code of Justinian was developed...", so the empire is the Byzantine Empire.
2. The passage states: "Under Byzantine rule, the Code of Justinian was developed and had its most lasting impact on law", so the answer is law.
3. The passage says: "Christianity spread throughout Europe because it became the state - sponsored religion of the Byzantine Empire", so this is the reason.
4. The passage mentions: "During the Middle Ages, the Roman Catholic Church had almost total power and control in Europe", so the institution is the Roman Catholic Church.
5. The passage indicates: "The Magna Carta established the principle of the rule of law and granted rights to individuals", so the principle is the rule of law (and granted rights to individuals).
6. The passage states: "Hammurabi’s Code introduced 'an eye for an eye' to ensure fairness in justice", so the legal code is Hammurabi’s Code.
7. The passage says: "The Jewish Ten Commandments presented religious and moral principles for a just society", so the document is the Jewish Ten Commandments.

Answer:

1. The Byzantine Empire
2. Law
3. Because it became the state - sponsored religion of the Byzantine Empire
4. The Roman Catholic Church
5. The principle of the rule of law (and granted rights to individuals)
6. Hammurabi’s Code
7. The Jewish Ten Commandments