Question

*1 - 5 have more than one question for each - make sure to answer all parts of the question in complete sentences

1. the justinian code has different parts called books. what books do you see here?
2. what does the first document tell you about slavery in the byzantine empire? how do you think slaves were treated? what rights do slaves have?
3. review the law on division of things. under this law, what happens if someone takes your property without your permission? how do you think this law helped the government maintain order?
4. review the law on theft. what is the basic message? do we have a similar approach to theft in america? explain.
5. why do you think it was important for the byzantine empire to have extensive legal codes?

Explanation:

1. Without seeing the specific reference for the Justinian Code books, it's hard to list them. Generally, the Justinian Code has parts like the Codex Justinianus, Digest (Pandectae), Institutes (Institutiones), and Novellae Constitutiones Post Codicem.
2. The first - document's content about slavery would vary based on the actual text. In general, slaves in the Byzantine Empire were property, had limited rights such as some protection from extreme abuse, but were mostly at the mercy of their owners.
3. Regarding property - taking without permission, the law likely had penalties like restitution or punishment. It helped maintain order by protecting citizens' property rights and deterring theft.
4. The basic message of theft laws is usually to prohibit taking others' property without consent and have penalties for those who do. In America, there are similar laws with different legal procedures and penalties.
5. Extensive legal codes were important for the Byzantine Empire to standardize laws, ensure justice, maintain social order, and govern a large and diverse population.

Answer:

1. Without visual reference, unable to list specific books.
2. Slaves were property with limited rights, likely treated as chattel but with some minimal protections.
3. There would be penalties; it protected property rights and deterred law - breaking to maintain order.
4. The basic message is to prohibit theft; America has similar laws with different details.
5. To standardize laws, ensure justice, maintain order, and govern a diverse population.