Emporor Justinian
By : Joshua Belen 4A 3/13/15
Background of Justinian
In 527 Justinian came to the trone. He was a stong ruler. He was considered the greatest Byzantine Emperor. He served in the army and was a good general. He was very smart with law, music, arcitecture, and theology. As an emperor, he controlled the army and navy. He was also a supreme judge.
Theodora
She is Justinians' wife. She was a big help to him. Her family was very poor. She was an actress before meeting Justininan. There was a law for emporers that they couldnt get married. Because he really liked Thepdora , he banned the rule.
Hagia Sophia
it is also known as '' Holy Wisdom .'' It was once called Constanople. It is located where Eourope meets Asia. Since, 1935 it has been a museusm. The modern interrior refers to the Christian and Muslim heritage of the building.