Why was the Justinian's code created? why was it important? HURRY I NEED IT FAST PLEAS

Which of these statements best describes the ambiguity in this excerpt

Why did the meiji reformers want to modernize japan a) to colonize weaker nations in south east asia b) to allow western nations to protect them and treat negotiation c) to compete with the economics and military of western nations d) to replace additional prices with weston culture

In a story containing the following points, which would likely occur last?