Question

Justinian I was the powerful emperor of the Byzantine Empire in the 500s AD. How did his wife, the Empress Theodora, affect the Byzantine Empire?

A) Her high-born status legitimized Justinian's rule.
B) She ensured that women could take part in Christianity.
C) She worked to enact laws improving the status of women.
D) Her efforts brought Rome and Constantinople closer together.

Answer 1

The correct answer should be
C) She worked to enact laws improving the status of women.

She helped in creating legislation regarding female rights, some including things like prohibiting forced prostitution and existence of brothels.