Theodora was influential in promoting religious tolerance and easing tensions between different religious groups during her husband Justinian's reign. She was from a Byzantine Greek background and not particularly known for being austere. While there may have been disagreements between Theodora and Justinian, their relationship was generally seen as strong and supportive.

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The Empress Theodora

Question 215

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A) belonged more to the Latin than the Greek world.
B) was much more austere than Justinian in her tastes.
C) restrained Justinian's religious zeal and eased tensions between governmental authorities and heretics.
D) had a very strained relationship with Justinian.
E) none of these choices

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