Why were people in Constantinople upset that Justinian and Theodora came to power?
The Roman citizens were angry with Justinian about the high taxes for the war effort, and he was becoming unpopular. Even more unpopular was Empress Theodora, Justinian’s wife, because she was originally a circus performer and came from the lower class of Romans.
What would have happened to Justinian and Theodora if they had fled Constantinople?
What do you think would have happened to Justinian and Theodora if they had fled Constantinople? Theodora believes that giving up their status as nobility and becoming fugitives would be impossible for them, and she says she would rather face death because death is at least inevitable.
What event almost lead to Justinian I overthrown?
| Nika riots | |
|---|---|
| Location | Constantinople |
| Caused by | See Causes |
| Goals | Overthrow Justinian |
| Methods | Widespread rioting, property damage, murder |
What were Justinian’s religious beliefs?
As a Christian Roman emperor, Justinian considered it his divine duty to restore the Roman Empire to its ancient boundaries. Although he never personally took part in military campaigns, he boasted of his successes in the prefaces to his laws and had them commemorated in art.
What was Justinian’s impact on religion?
It prevented government from interfering in religion. It made Christianity the national religion. It made practicing religion illegal.
How did Justinian influence Christianity?
Justinian was responsible for the construction of the Hagia Sophia, the center of Christianity in Constantinople. Even today, the Hagia Sophia is recognized as one of the greatest buildings in the world. Justinian also systematized the Roman legal code that served as the basis for law in the Byzantine Empire.
What are the 4 parts of Justinian’s code?
The project as a whole became known as Corpus juris civilis, or the Justinian Code. It consists of the Codex Iustinianus, the Digesta, the Institutiones, and the Novellae. Many of the laws contained in the Codex were aimed at regulating religious practice.
Who did Justinian’s Code help?
The Justinian Code was the foundation for the Byzantine legal system for nearly nine hundred years. The served its purpose and brought law and order back to the Byzantines. Even though the Page 3 Byzantine Empire would be finished off by the Ottoman Empire the Justinian Codes influence had spread to most of Europe.