FREEDOM
Who benefited off of Justinian's Code?
Mainly slaves and women.
What did Justinian's Code consist of?
All past Roman laws, more modern Byzantine laws from when Justinian was ruler, and ideas from judges throughout the past.
What was Justinian's wife's name?
Theodora.
Who did Justinian consult to help him make the Code?
He mainly consulted his wife and Roman jurists.
How did the Justinian Code help peasants?
It helped make others treat them like people and they were treated better.
When did Justinian make the Code?
Early 6th century AD.
True or False: The code only contains the old Roman laws.
False
Where did Justinian make the Code?
Constantinople.
Why did Justinian work with his wife on the Justinian Code?
To get her side on how to make women equal to others.
Why did Justinian make the Justinian Code?
There was social unrest and inequality.