End of Political Organization Unit Test

What was Justinian’s Code

Justinian’s Code was a set of laws that updated rights for all types of people

What was the role of Theodora in the Byzantine Empire?

Theodora was Justinian's wife and she encouraged him to stay to fight after the rebellion in Constantinople. She worked with him to help create women’s rights and put policies into place about women’s violence and their right to an education.

What are the 5 accomplishments of Justinian as emperor?

-rebuilt the city of Constantinople

-public works projects

-created new laws and rights for people -

-expanded the territory of the Byzantine empire

-got more land and resources for people

What are some of the negative actions taken by Justinian as emperor?

-ruthless when conquering new areas

-believed that Chrisitanity was the only religion to be practiced

-he was viewed as very greedy

-took other people’s money for his own wealth.

why is Justinian’s Code significant?

It is significant for present days it was the foundation of many modern day rights.

What did Theodora do?

-help create women’s rights -put policies into place about women’s violence -right to an education for women