Question

During the Macedonian dynasty, the Byzantine Empire recovered lost lands, renewed painting _____, and created an organized Greek legal code called the _____.

A. coins; Code of Justinian
B. icons; Basilica
C. churches; Edict of Milan
D. illuminated manuscripts; Cyrillic code

Answer 1

The correct answer is “icons; Basilica”

Answer 2

During the Macedonian dynasty, the Byzantine Empire recovered lost lands, renewed painting icons, and created an organized Greek legal code called the Basilica. Option B is correct.

The Macedonian dynasty was ruled by the Byzantine Empire from 867 to 1056, after the Amorian dynasty. During this period, the Byzantine state reached its greatest expanse since the Muslim conquests, as well as the Macedonian Renaissance in letters and arts began.