Question

Which emperor has credit for the vast growth of the Byzantine Empire before 565 CE? (4 points)

a
Constantine I

b
Justinian I

c
Leo III

d
Gregory II

Answer 1

B

Step-by-step explanation:

The first truly strong Byzantine Emperor was Justinian—who ruled the Byzantine Empire from 527 CE to 565 CE. He was able to reclaim much of the Western Empire during his reign. Emperor Justinian also built upon Roman ideas when he put forth a unified Roman legal code.