10 Questions
Which two Constitutions played a significant role in shaping the development of South African law?
The Constitution of 1994 and the Constitution of 1996
What were the external factors that influenced the history of Africa before colonization?
All of the above
What role did the Constitution play in shaping South African law?
It put the common law and African customary law on equal footing
Which legal systems were acknowledged by the Constitution?
All legal systems originating from African societies, religious legal systems, international and regional law
What were the factors that influenced the development of South African law?
All of the above
Which definition best describes legal history?
The study of events that have led to the current legal position
What is the main focus of external legal history?
Customs and social norms
What is the study of the internal legal history in light of the external legal history called?
Legal historical method
What message does Chimamanda Adichie convey about single-sided stories?
They can be both empowering and dangerous
What does the rejection of single stories allow us to regain?
A kind of paradise
Test your knowledge of South African Law's Evolution and Influences with this quiz! Explore the impact of the 1994 and 1996 Constitutions, changes to common law and African customary law, recognition of religious legal systems, and the growing importance of international and regional law.
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