Justinian's 'Digest'

Question 1

When was the Digest written?

Answer 1

6th century CE

Question 2

Why does Justinian refer to jurists as the “priests” of law?

Answer 2

Because they
cultivate the virtue of justice
discriminate between fair and unfair
aim to make men good

Question 3

What does Justinian say happens after age 25?

Answer 3

the strength of a full-grown man is reached

Question 4

Can men under 25 manage their own property?

Answer 4

no. this is the job of the curator

Question 5

Which professions automatically gained infamia?

Answer 5

prostitutes, pimps, actors, gladiators

Question 6

What could infames not do?

Answer 6

provide testimony in court

Question 7

What type of punishment were infames subject to?

Answer 7

corporal, which was usually reserved for slaves