Name _____________________________ Class _________________ Date __________________
Social Studies Skills
Kingdoms and Christianity
Drawing Conclusions
Draw Conclusions About Justinian
LEARN THE SKILL
Outcomes in the text of historical writing are often implied. When
outcomes are implied, conclusions can be drawn by using facts, previous
knowledge, and experience. To draw conclusions, first analyze the reading.
Then form opinions or make judgments about its meaning.
PRACTICE THE SKILL
Use the following strategies to draw conclusions in the reading below.
1. Identify the main idea, supporting details, and key facts. Read the passage
carefully to find clue words and to establish meaning.
2. Find links between the reading and your prior knowledge. Look for connections
between stated facts, implied ideas, and what you already know about the topic.
3. Summarize the reading. Briefly summarize the reading in your own words. Then
draw a conclusion that states an opinion or makes a judgment about what the reading
means to you.
More important . . . was Justinian’s initiative to reform Roman law,
which had fallen into a state of great confusion. . . Justinian set up a
commission that codified, or systemically arranged, the existing laws
and legal opinions into a simple and clear system. The resulting
document, called the Corpus Juris Civilis (Body of Civil Law), had
four parts. The first part included all the existing constitutions from
the time of Emperor Hadrian. The code was later updated and
expanded to include laws created by Justinian himself. Together, the
revised law code is called Justinian’s Code.
APPLY THE SKILL
1. What is one important act that Justinian did to improve his empire?
____________________________________________________________________
2. What can you conclude about Justinian, based on this passage?
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
3. Why do you think that Justinian reformed Roman laws?
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
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Name _____________________________ Class _________________ Date __________________
Social Studies Skills
Kingdoms and Christianity
Drawing Conclusions
Draw Conclusions About Justinian
LEARN THE SKILL
Outcomes in the text of historical writing are often implied. When
outcomes are implied, conclusions can be drawn by using facts, previous
knowledge, and experience. To draw conclusions, first analyze the reading.
Then form opinions or make judgments about its meaning.
PRACTICE THE SKILL
Use the following strategies to draw conclusions in the reading below.
1. Identify the main idea, supporting details, and key facts. Read the passage
carefully to find clue words and to establish meaning.
2. Find links between the reading and your prior knowledge. Look for connections
between stated facts, implied ideas, and what you already know about the topic.
3. Summarize the reading. Briefly summarize the reading in your own words. Then
draw a conclusion that states an opinion or makes a judgment about what the reading
means to you.
More important . . . was Justinian’s initiative to reform Roman law,
which had fallen into a state of great confusion. . . Justinian set up a
commission that codified, or systemically arranged, the existing laws
and legal opinions into a simple and clear system. The resulting
document, called the Corpus Juris Civilis (Body of Civil Law), had
four parts. The first part included all the existing constitutions from
the time of Emperor Hadrian. The code was later updated and
expanded to include laws created by Justinian himself. Together, the
revised law code is called Justinian’s Code.
APPLY THE SKILL
1. What is one important act that Justinian did to improve his empire?
____________________________________________________________________
2. What can you conclude about Justinian, based on this passage?
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
3. Why do you think that Justinian reformed Roman laws?
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
Original content Copyright © by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. Additions and changes to the original content are the responsibility of the instructor.
Full Survey Chapter 12
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Kingdoms and Christianity