Justinian was the ruler of the Byzantine Empire from 527 A.D. until 565 A.D. He contributed to the field of law by creating the Justinian Code. The Justinian Code was significant because

Question

A.
it established the principle of separation of church and state.
B.
it was the first written constitution to protect citizens' rights.
C.
it stated that the emperor had to follow the same laws that the people did.
D.
it preserved Roman laws and influenced legal systems of the Middle Ages.

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

D. it preserved Roman laws and influenced legal systems of the Middle Ages.

The Justinian Code, also known as the Corpus Juris Civilis, was a comprehensive compilation of Roman legal texts and principles that helped preserve Roman law and served as a foundational influence on various legal systems in Europe during the Middle Ages and beyond.