How did Justinian reform Roman law? A. The law was allowed to adapt itself to different Germanic tribes so that it was relevant
to individual people. B. The law was clarified, and outmoded laws were eliminated and contradictions resolved. C. The law was reformed around distinctly Christian principles in order to reinforce the new faith. D. The law code was set around the central principle of defending imperial authority, thus giving it coherence. E. The law was largely overthrown because it was too filled with pagan elements; instead the state largely adopted church law.
Option: B. The law was clarified, and outmoded laws were eliminated and contradictions resolved.
Explanation:
Justinian I during his reign did a remarkable work by restoring the old Roman Empire by reconquering the western part of the old Roman Empire. He also reforms the Roman law in his empire by rewriting it again. His law came to be known as the <em>Corpus Juris Civilis</em>, which was more clearer than the older one.
