the empire declined because of disease and natural disasters.
the empire declined because of disease and natural disasters.
Justinian ruled in the East, in the Byzantine Empire
The Byzantine Empire
Basil II did not succeed Justinian I. He succeeded John I Tzimiskes. Justinian I was succeeded by Justin II
Justinian became the emperor of the old eastern part of the Roman empire in 527 AD CE. At this time historians refer to his rule as emperor of the Byzantine Empire. Perhaps his most notable contribution to his empire was the revision of old Roman laws that were antiquated and out of date with the times. This revision of the laws was called the Justinian Code. The Code did away with contradictory laws and thus straightened the fabric of the empire by creating a workable & fair legal system.
Justinian I (or the Great) did not play any role whatsoever in the decline of the Byzantine Empire. His reign is seen as a distinct period of Byzantine history by historians. It was a period of conquest, splendour, great prosperity, important public works, administrative and religious reforms and imperial unity. Towards the end of Justinian's rule the empire was hit by a severe plague which was one of the biggest in history. It has been called by historians the Plague of Justinian. Is impact on the empire has been compared to that of the Black Death of the Middle Ages. It probably affected the whole of Europe. It has been estimated that one quarter of the population died. The empire took a long time to recover.
Marcus Aurelius was not the last emperor to rule a united empire. He was one of the good emperors but Theodosius the Great was in fact the last emperor to rule a united Roman Empire.
Theodora did have a lot of good impacts to the Byzantine Empire, some of which include: 1. The fact that she told Justinian to crush the Nika Rebellion instead of running away. 2. She aided in many of Justinian's choices or decisions. 3. She led to women owning land. 4. She gave a new meaning to the word, "Empress" since she was helping Justinian rule. 4. She gave rights to women.
Justinian became emperor in 527 and ruled until his death in 565.Justinian became emperor in 527 and ruled until his death in 565.Justinian became emperor in 527 and ruled until his death in 565.Justinian became emperor in 527 and ruled until his death in 565.Justinian became emperor in 527 and ruled until his death in 565.Justinian became emperor in 527 and ruled until his death in 565.Justinian became emperor in 527 and ruled until his death in 565.Justinian became emperor in 527 and ruled until his death in 565.Justinian became emperor in 527 and ruled until his death in 565.
Theodora, the wife of Emperor Justinian I, played a crucial role in the Byzantine Empire by influencing political decisions and promoting women's rights. She was a key advisor to Justinian and was instrumental in quelling the Nika Riots in 532 AD, ensuring the stability of his reign. Her advocacy for social reforms, such as laws against forced prostitution and greater rights for women, left a lasting impact on Byzantine society. Theodora's strong leadership and support for her husband's policies helped solidify their rule and shaped the future of the empire.
Theodora did have a lot of good impacts to the Byzantine Empire, some of which include: 1. The fact that she told Justinian to crush the Nika Rebellion instead of running away. 2. She aided in many of Justinian's choices or decisions. 3. She led to women owning land. 4. She gave a new meaning to the word, "Empress" since she was helping Justinian rule. 4. She gave rights to women.
Theodora did have a lot of good impacts to the Byzantine Empire, some of which include: 1. The fact that she told Justinian to crush the Nika Rebellion instead of running away. 2. She aided in many of Justinian's choices or decisions. 3. She led to women owning land. 4. She gave a new meaning to the word, "Empress" since she was helping Justinian rule. 4. She gave rights to women.