What important contributions did Justinian and Theodora make in their early careers?

Answer 1

Justinian made countless contributions to society. He ordered the restoration of many christian churches and cities that were destroyed and the creation of the Hippodrome. He also created the Justinian Code. 4000 roman laws were abridged into 4 pages. Justinian also reconquered much of the old Roman Empire including North Africa an Asia Minor. Theodora also made many contributions. Theodora created many reforms and expanded the rights of women in divorce and property ownership, gave mothers some guardianship over their children, and forbid the killing of a wife who committed adultery. Together, Justinian and Theodora saved the Byzantine empire from falling apart. They rebuilt the city of Constantinople which protected it for hundreds of years from invaders.

Answer 2

Justinian I dreamed of restoring the old Roman Empire. He recovered lands in Northern Africa and Italy, with the help of his main general Belisarius.

Theodora served as co-ruler of the Empire.

After the Nika Revolt in 532, Constantinople was partly destroyed. Justinian then rebuilt it with grand new monuments. The most important monument built was the Hagia Sophia ("Holy Wisdom" in Greek), a church. The building still stands today.

Justinian also reformed Roman Law. He codified laws, resulting in the Corpus Juris Civilis (Body of Civil Law), which contained four parts.

The code was later updated and called Justinian's Code.

Answer 3

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