Question

who was justinians most trusted adviser?
emperor constantine

the patriarch of constantinople

cyril

empress theodora

Explanation:

Empress Theodora was Justinian I's wife, political partner, and his closest, most trusted adviser. She wielded significant influence over his reign, advising him on key political and social decisions, including during the Nika Riots. The other options are incorrect: Emperor Constantine was an earlier Roman emperor, the patriarch of Constantinople was a religious leader with a more limited advisory role focused on religious affairs, and Cyril was a Byzantine missionary known for creating the Cyrillic alphabet.

Answer:

D. Empress Theodora