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

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

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

The Justinian Code, also known as the Corpus Juris Civilis, was a compilation and codification of existing Roman laws and legal principles that significantly influenced the development of legal systems in Europe during the Middle Ages and beyond.