Justinian's 'Digest' Flashcards
1
Q
When was the Digest written?
A
6th century CE
2
Q
Why does Justinian refer to jurists as the “priests” of law?
A
Because they
cultivate the virtue of justice
discriminate between fair and unfair
aim to make men good
3
Q
What does Justinian say happens after age 25?
A
the strength of a full-grown man is reached
4
Q
Can men under 25 manage their own property?
A
no. this is the job of the curator
5
Q
Which professions automatically gained infamia?
A
prostitutes, pimps, actors, gladiators
6
Q
What could infames not do?
A
provide testimony in court
7
Q
What type of punishment were infames subject to?
A
corporal, which was usually reserved for slaves
