The Epidemic That Swept Through Byzantium in the 540s Killed

question 37

Multiple Choice

The epidemic that swept through Byzantium in the 540s killed one-third of its people and

• A) led to a widespread movement into monasteries.
• B) disastrously reduced the pool of army recruits and the number of taxpayers.
• C) led many to believe that Justinian had angered God by allowing chariot races.
• D) finally convinced Justinian to outlaw prostitution.

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