Justinian
Who is Justinian?
The ruler of the Byzantine empire, who led the empire to flourish for many years.
What famous building was made for her?
The Hagia Sophia
Who divided the the Roman empire?
Emperor Dieocleatian
Who made Constantinople possible ?
Constantine
why did he make the code?
Because the old rules were complicacted
How did Justinian maintain Roman culture?
He converted to Christianiy. And he made a code new code that based off the old one which held his empire together for many years .
Who is Theodora?
She was Justinian’s wife.
Why did he divide the empire?
Because the empire was getting to big and it was harder to rule it which weakened them.
What was the real name for Constantinople?
Byzantine.
how did his code affect the rest of Europe?
It set a basis for the European
What was Justinian‘s code?
It was the main Laws of the Byzantine empire for many years and helped the empire succeed.
what was he original class in the empire?
She was in a lower social class.
What caused the fall of the Roman Empire?
It was too big to defend and was not easy to take care of .
What made constantinople rich?
Because they were the center of trade.
how long was his code used in the Byzantine empire?
9x100years
How is Justinian preserve Roman architecture?
they bulit public buildings and they also build magnificent architecture.
How did she end up marrying Justinian?
Justinian‘s uncle changed the law to let them marry.
Who invaded the Roman Empire and caused it to fall?
A barbarian tribe from Europe that wanted to capture if for riches.
Why was Constantinople easy to defend?
Because of its geographical location and its walls.
What was the basis of the code?
It gave the people legal rights, marriage rights, and it gave parents more rights over they’re parents
What were Justinian’s main accomplishments?
He made a new code if laws, he also helped trade flourish throughout Europe and Asia, and he preserved Roman and Greek culture throughout the empire.
What did she contribute to the empire?
She helped win many legal rights for women, she also helped win many legal battles.
what were the two capitals in pf the Roman Empire ?
Constantinople and rome
Who finally took Constantinople?
Mehmed II and his army.
what was the actual name of the Justinian code
Corpus juris civilis