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The code of Justinian is historically important to Western civilization because it:

A.) Contains many principles that are found in Western legal systems

B.) Is the source of today's legal justification for slavery

C.) Is the primary document on which the U.S. Constitution is based

D.) Introduced the concept of divine law to most modern Western legal systems

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It contains many principles that are found in Wester legal system

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The code of Justinian is historically important to Western civilization because it "A.) Contains many principles that are found in Western legal systems," since this was one of the first systems to deviate from strictly religious doctrine.
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