GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -In Constantinople, the Hagia Sophia was constructed under Justinian’s orders. At the time, it was the largest church in the world. Justinian also contributed to Constantinople’s growth by creating trade routes linking the capital to major cities to the east and west.

Detailed explanation-2: -Justinian’s Roman armies were very successful, taking back parts of Africa and most of Italy. On these two maps, you can see the conquests of the Byzantine armies during the reign of Emperor Justinian.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Byzantine economic recovery in the early 9th century can be seen by the fact that Emperor Theophilos was able to leave 7, 000, 000 nomismata/31.5 tonnes of gold in the imperial treasury for his successor in 842.

Detailed explanation-4: -Oil, wine, salt, fish, meat and other foods were all traded, as were materials such as timber and wax. Manufactured items such as ceramics, linens and cloth were also exchanged, as well as luxuries such as spices, silks and perfumes.