Justinian Code

The video discusses the Code of Justinian, a significant legal reform in the Byzantine Empire. It addresses the confusion caused by contradictory Roman laws and how Justinian aimed to unify them. The Code consists of four main books: Codex Constantonum, Institutones, Novels, and Digesta. These texts were crucial for legal education and practice, influencing Western legal systems for centuries. The video highlights the Code's role in maintaining European culture and its lasting impact on modern legal frameworks.

What was one of Justinian's major accomplishments discussed in the video?

• The construction of the Hagia Sophia

• The Code of Justinian

• The defeat of the Vandals

• The expansion of the Byzantine Empire

Why were Roman laws considered confusing before Justinian's reforms?

• They were written in multiple languages

• They were contradictory and unclear

• They were only accessible to the elite

• They were based on outdated principles

What is the Codex Constantonum?

• A compilation of old Roman laws

• A book of philosophical essays

• A textbook for law students

• A collection of new laws

Which book of the Justinian Code was written in Greek?

• Novelle Constitutnes Positum

• Institutones

• Codex Constantonum

• Digesta

Who contributed to writing the Digesta?

• Roman emperors

• Byzantine scholars

• Greek philosophers

• 16 Roman lawyers

For how long did the Justinian Code serve as the basis of Byzantine law?

• 500 years

• 1000 years

• 1500 years

• 2000 years

How did the Justinian Code influence Western legal systems?

• It was only used in religious contexts

• It served as a foundation for Western laws

• It was ignored by Western scholars

• It was translated into multiple languages

What language were most of the Justinian Code's books written in?

• Latin

• Hebrew

• Greek

• Arabic

What does the term 'forebearer' mean in the context of the Justinian Code?

• An unrelated concept

• A predecessor

• A successor

• A rival system

Why is the Justinian Code considered important for modern Western law?

• It was the first legal code ever written

• It was the only code written in Greek

• It laid the groundwork for future legal systems

• It was used exclusively in the Byzantine Empire