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1. arguably the greatest of the Byzantine emperors; served A.D. 527–565 : arguably the greatest of the Byzantine emperors; served A.D. 527–565 2. general who strengthened and reorganized the Byzantine army : general who strengthened and reorganized the Byzantine army 3. helped Byzantine women win more legal rights : helped Byzantine women win more legal rights 4. legal scholar who worked to create a new code of laws : legal scholar who worked to create a new code of laws 5. emperor who provided his nephew with an excellent education, adopted him, and made him his chief advisor : emperor who provided his nephew with an excellent education, adopted him, and made him his chief advisor Column B a. Justin b. Tribonian c. Belisarius d. Theodora e. Justinian

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1. Arguably the greatest of the Byzantine emperors; served A.D. 527–565.

- Justinian

Often referred to as the greatest of Byzantine emperor's, Justinian reorganized the governing of the Empire and set about achieving his goal of reconquering the defunct Western Roman Empire. Sadly he only achieved this goal in part.

2. general who strengthened and reorganized the Byzantine army.

- Belisarius

Flavius Belisarius was a skilled commander in the Byzantine sent who was instrumental in conquering some of the lost Wester Roman Empire. He did this by reorganizing the army to make it a more efficient force.

3. helped Byzantine women win more legal rights.

- Theodora

A Saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church, Empress Theodora was married to Emperor Justinian and through her position brought about the recognition of women's rights thereby increasing their legal standing.

4. Legal scholar who worked to create a new code of laws.

- Tribonian

A jurist during the time of Justinian. Justinian elevated him to the position of Quaestor Sacri Palatii which translated meant the Quaestor of the Sacred Palace making him Byzantine's foremost legal authority.

5. Emperor who provided his nephew with an excellent education, adopted him, and made him his chief advisor.

- Justin.

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