Question

this byzantine empress, the wife of justinian i, was known for her powerful influence at court and for getting laws enacted which elevated the status of women. who was she?
a cassandra
b eloise
c helena
d theodora

Explanation:

The Byzantine empress who was the wife of Justinian I and known for her influence at court and advancing women's rights is Theodora. Cassandra is a figure from Greek mythology, Eloise is associated with medieval France (and Peter Abelard), and Helena was a Roman empress (mother of Constantine the Great), not Justinian I's wife.

Answer:

D. Theodora