Question

Which was NOT an accomplishment of Justinian?
a. He initiated a military campaign to reconquer the western Roman Empire from Germanic tribes.
b. He embarked on an ambitious construction program that remade and beautified Constantinople.
c. He opened Mediterranean sea lanes to Byzantine commerce with Islamic North Africa.
d. He launched a systematic review of Roman law that served to inspire legal codes for centuries.

Answer 1

His attempted reconquest of the territories formerly held by the Western Roman Empire put Byzantium into massive debt. Through years of war and siege culminating in horrible plague, he terminally weakened Italy. The ostrgothic kingdom of Italy, which had largely preserved Roman law and civilization, was unable to stave off the later Lombard Invasions. Thus Justinian was indirectly responsible for the dark ages in Italy. The drain on the treasury also weakened the Empire to the upcoming threat of the Arab invasions. I guess you could call these "accomplishments"....

Answer 2

Hope this helps:)

Answer 3

b?

Answer 4

@IronPatriot

Answer 5

Its hard to say because the answer choices are not bad like what you described him as

Answer 6

yes b is it:)