Justinian's most important lasting contribution to Western civilization was his
A) codification of Roman law.
B) reconquest of western Europe.
C) prevention of the migration of eastern peoples to the west.
D) promotion of the use of Latin.
E) patronage of the writer Procopius, whose Secret History praised Justinian's policies.
A
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