What were Justinian’s 4 accomplishments?

Emperor Justinian I was a master legislator. He reorganized the administration of the imperial government and outlawed the suffragia, or sale of provincial governorships. He also sponsored the Codex Justinianus (Code of Justinian) and directed the construction of several new cathedrals, including the Hagia Sophia.

How did Justinian gain the throne?

How did Justinian gain the throne? His uncle made him co-emperor.

Did Justinian revive the Roman Empire?

Emperor Justinian revived the Byzantine empire through his military triumphs, legal work, ecclesiastical polity and architectural activity and creating the Justinian Code.

Why did Justinian create the Justinian Code?

Justinian made it a point to add new laws to protect the people and even gave rights to women and slaves (two groups that had not had many rights in the past). Over time, four books of law were created, and together they made up the Justinian Code.

Who was Justinian’s smart and powerful wife?

Theodora, a 6th-century Byzantine empress married to Emperor Justinian I, is remembered for being one of the most powerful women in Byzantine history. She used her power and influence to promote religious and social policies that were important to her.