The name Euphemia was probably chosen for reasons of respectability, as the original Euphemia was a Christian martyr during the Diocletianic Persecution and a local saint of Chalcedon.
Question 3 of 5
What was the outcome of the attempt by Amantius to buy Justin's support for Theocritus's election as emperor
AJustin supported Theocritus and was elected as his co-emperor
BJustin used the money to buy support for himself and was elected as emperor
CAmantius's plan was successful and Theocritus was elected as emperor
DJustin refused the money and supported another candidate
Justin controlled a smaller, but higher-quality group of soldiers, and used the money given to him by Amantius to buy support for himself, demonstrating his ability to adapt and maneuver within the imperial court.
Question 4 of 5
What was the role of the magister officiorum, Celer, in the events surrounding Justin I's election as emperor
AHe was the commander of the palace guard
BHe was the patriarch of Constantinople
CHe was the commander of the palace regiments of the Scholae Palatinae
DHe was the leader of the opposition to Justin I's election
Celer was the magister officiorum, commander of the palace regiments of the Scholae Palatinae, a force of parade-ground display troops, and played a crucial role in the events surrounding Justin I's election as emperor.
Question 5 of 5
What was the impact of Justin I's reign on the balance of power within the imperial court and the Eastern Roman Empire
AIt led to a decline in the power of the imperial court and the empire
BIt resulted in a period of constant warfare with the Sassanian Persians
CIt marked the beginning of a new era of stability and growth, with a focus on promoting Chalcedonian Christian beliefs
Justin I's reign marked the founding of the Justinian dynasty and a new era of stability and growth in the Eastern Roman Empire, with a focus on promoting Chalcedonian Christian beliefs and navigating complex alliances and rivalries within the imperial court.
