Question

Which statement about Empress Theodora is correct?

A.
She faced down a mob of angry citizens and helped save Justinian's empire.

B.
She was an early follower of Muhammad and brought Islam to Europe.

C.
She convinced Justinian to move the Byzantine capital to Jerusalem.

D.
She plotted to overthrow Justinian and take control of the empire.

Answer 1

@confluxepic @EclipsedStar

Answer 2

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodora_%28wife_of_Justinian_I%29

Answer 3

@Samara8954

Answer 4

a

Answer 5

Theodora proved herself a worthy and able leader during the Nika riots. There were two rival political factions in the Empire, the Blues and the Greens, who started a riot in January 532 during a chariot race in the hippodrome. The riots stemmed from many grievances, some from Justinian's and Theodora's own actions. The rioters set many public buildings on fire, and proclaimed a new emperor, Hypatius, the nephew of former emperor Anastasius I. Unable to control the mob, Justinian and his officials prepared to flee. At a meeting of the government council, Theodora spoke out against leaving the palace and underlined the significance of someone who died as a ruler instead of living as an exile or in hiding, saying, "royal purple is noblest shroud"

Her determined speech convinced them all, including Justinian himself, who had been preparing to run. As a result, Justinian ordered his loyal troops led by two reliable officers, Belisarius and Mundus, to attack the demonstrators in the hippodrome. His generals attacked the hippodrome, killing (according to Procopius) over 30,000 rebels. Despite his claims that he was unwillingly named emperor by the mob, Hypatius was also put to death, apparently at Theodora's insistence. Historians agree that it was Theodora's courage and decisiveness that saved Justinian's reign. Justinian never forgot that it was Theodora who had saved his throne.

Answer 6

That's correct.

Answer 7

(3 pt) Which structure is recognized as the greatest architectural achievement of Justinian’s reign?

A.
Hagia Sophia

B.
The Kaaba

C.
Notre Dame Cathedral

D.
Shehzade Mosque