What accomplishments and controversies made the reign of Justinian an especially important era in Byzantine history?
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. Military conquests under Justinian
2. Justinian's legal code
3. Justinian's association with major building projects such as Hagia Sophia
4. Religious disputes within the empire
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