Justinian Code

The video discusses the Justinian Code, a set of 5,000 laws from Old Rome, now part of the Byzantine Empire. It highlights the Code's role in legal education, its application in New Rome, and its impact on society. The Code is praised for its comprehensive nature, including 50 volumes of legal opinions. The video emphasizes the importance of these laws in creating a uniform legal system in a complex society.

What was the primary purpose of the Justinian Code in New Rome?

• To entertain the citizens

• To establish a new religion

• To create a uniform set of laws

• To build new infrastructure

How many laws were included in the Justinian Code?

• 50 laws

• 10,000 laws

• 5,000 laws

• 1,000 laws

What is the Digest in the context of the Justinian Code?

• A collection of poems

• A set of religious texts

• A compilation of legal opinions

• A list of emperors

How did the Justinian Code influence foreign law students?

• By offering tips on using the laws

• By introducing them to Roman cuisine

• By providing them with scholarships

• By teaching them new languages

What kind of legal questions did the Justinian Code address?

• Questions about art and culture

• Questions about military strategies

• Questions about marriage and rights

• Questions about architecture

What was the significance of the Byzantine Empire in relation to the Justinian Code?

• It was a complex society with uniform laws

• It was a new religious movement

• It was a military alliance

• It was a trade organization

What was the impact of the Justinian Code on the Byzantine Empire?

• It led to the fall of the empire

• It caused a civil war

• It introduced new architectural styles

• It created a uniform legal system