Justinian

Justinian

1. Married Theodora

   • She became a shrewd ruler who persued her own polocies
     • rape became a much larger offense and was more harshly punished

2. wanted to revive ancient rome

   • Justinian' code was introduced
     • international laws were and still are influenced

3. had big plans to build the empire

   • Hagia Sophia
     • A church and a Mosque. contained both arcitechtual styles

4. helped the empire reach its peak

   • Constantinople was a vital trade center that commanded key trade
     • The empire's economy thrived