Medieval Legal Texts and Languages Quiz
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What was the primary language that was preserved through formal education?

  • Medieval Latin (correct)
  • Romance languages
  • Vulgar Latin
  • Classical Latin

Which period saw the division of Latin into literary and spoken forms?

  • The Carolingian era
  • The Roman Republic
  • Late Antiquity (correct)
  • The Middle Ages

What is 'sermo vulgaris' another name for?

  • Medieval Latin
  • Legal Latin
  • Vulgar Latin (correct)
  • Classical Latin

What significant change occurred in the 5th and 6th centuries related to languages?

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What was the aim of the Carolingian reforms?

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What primary language was used for early Germanic legal texts?

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Before being written down, how were Germanic laws primarily preserved?

<p>Through oral customary laws and collective memory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the 'Oaths of Strasbourg' in the development of legal texts?

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Who primarily facilitated the Latinization of Germanic laws?

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What is meant by the term 'personal' application of Germanic laws?

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Why was Latin chosen as the language for the Lombard legal texts?

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What was the primary challenge faced during the translation of Lombard oral traditions into Latin?

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In what year was the Edict of Rothari, which codified Lombard laws into Latin, written?

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In early Germanic trials, what was primarily used for testimony?

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What role did notaries play in the medieval legal system?

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What change occurred in notarial practice by the 16th century?

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What language was primarily used for legal records and judgments during trials?

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What was a key difference introduced by Roman-canonical trials compared to early Germanic trials?

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What did the Ordinance of Villers do in France regarding court proceedings?

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Until which century did Latin continue to be used in court proceedings in various regions, outside of France?

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What was the primary language of legal texts in Anglo-Saxon England?

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Following the Norman Conquest, which language became the language of the English royal courts?

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What were the brevia crucial to the development of English Common Law written in?

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In what language were court judgments recorded on plea rolls during the development of English common law?

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Which of the following linguistic tensions characterized the development of English law until the 18th century?

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What was the key contribution of glossators and commentators to the legal field?

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What was the primary goal of using Italian in legal texts, as exemplified by Giovanni Battista II Dottor Volgare (1673)?

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What role did supreme courts play during the early modern period?

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From which group were the professional judges of supreme courts primarily drawn?

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Besides judicial responsibilities, what other power did the Senato of Milan possess?

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What was the main purpose of the Magna Carta?

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Which of these concepts is directly associated with the Magna Carta?

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What was the primary function of the glossators in the study of Roman Law?

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What was ‘ius commune’ in medieval Europe?

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What crucial purpose did Latin serve in the context of legal scholarship during the medieval period?

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What aspect of the Senate's jurisdiction highlighted the interaction between subjects and the sovereign authority?

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Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of early modern European supreme courts?

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What was the primary function of petitions in early modern Europe?

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What is one example of a supreme court in early modern Europe?

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What did petitions in early modern Europe typically involve?

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What was a significant consequence of property confiscation for convicted offenders and their families?

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Which philosopher criticized property confiscation during the Enlightenment?

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During what period were property confiscations commonly used as a punishment?

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Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of early modern criminal justice systems?

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Why did property confiscation benefit the state and rulers?

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What was the primary role of the comforters/confraternities in the execution process?

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Which confraternity played a significant role in advocating for clemency in Milan?

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What did the presence of religious associations at executions symbolize?

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How did the process leading to execution reflect society's views on justice?

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What type of crimes were punishable by the death penalty in early modern Europe?

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Flashcards

Vulgar Latin

The everyday spoken language of the Roman populace.

Medieval Latin

A blend of classical Latin and vulgar Latin, used in legal writings and formal education.

Rise of Vernacular Languages

The process of vernacular languages (everyday languages) becoming dominant official languages.

Classical vs. Vulgar Latin

The split between the formal, literary Latin and the spoken, informal Latin.

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Carolingian Reforms

The 8th century movement to restore purity to Latin.

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Vulgar Languages

The everyday spoken language of the common people, distinct from the formal Latin used in government and education.

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Daths of Strasbourg

Early legal documents written in the vernacular languages of the Germanic people, marking the beginning of their use in official records.

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Documenting Oral Law

The practice of recording and codifying oral customary laws of Germanic tribes in written form using Latin.

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Role of Notaries and Clerks

Clergy members and legal professionals who translated and wrote down Germanic laws in Latin, shaping the development of early medieval legal texts.

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Latinization of Germanic Laws

The use of Latin to record and formalize the oral laws of Germanic tribes, which were originally tied to specific groups.

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Lombard Legal Language

The formal, standardized legal language used by the Lombards, combining Latin grammar and vocabulary with Germanic concepts.

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Edict of Rothari

The legal code of the Lombards, written in Latin in 643 AD, which preserved some of their unique terminology, reflecting their oral traditions.

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Lombard Oral Traditions

Oral traditions passed down through generations, often in a poetic or rhythmic form, reflecting their cultural values and legal customs.

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Notaries

Mediators of legal language during the medieval period, who translated spoken vernacular languages into formal Latin documents, standardizing legal practices.

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Shift from Oral to Written Trials

The transition from oral accusations and oaths to written records and judgments, driven by the adoption of Roman-Canonical practices.

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Latin's Role in Medieval Courts

The dominant language used in court proceedings and documents despite the use of vernacular languages for witness testimonies.

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Ordinance of Villers

The Ordinance that made French the official language of court proceedings in France, a key move in replacing Latin.

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Rise of Vernacular Languages in Law

The gradual shift of vernacular languages from spoken to written, leading to their dominance in formal settings.

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Bilingual Legal Proceedings

The coexistence of Latin and vernacular languages in legal proceedings, highlighting the balancing act between technical precision and accessibility.

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King Alfred's Law Book

King Alfred's Law Book, written in Old English, combined biblical teachings with customary law, forming the foundation of early Anglo-Saxon legal texts.

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Norman Conquest Impact on Legal Language

The Norman Conquest in 1066 led to the establishment of royal courts and a shift in the language of law from Old English to Norman French and Latin. These languages became the primary languages of the royal chancery and the courts.

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Chancery Writs

Latin writs, known as 'brevia,' were issued by the royal chancery and played a crucial role in the development of English common law.

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Multi-Lingual Legal System

English common law developed in a multilingual environment with Latin used in court judgments and Norman French in court proceedings.

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Linguistic Tension in English Law

Latin, Norman French, and English all competed for dominance in English law. This led to the use of a range of languages in legal documents and proceedings.

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Giovanni Battista II Dottor Volgare

The use of Italian in legal texts to make legal knowledge accessible to laypeople, marking a shift away from solely Latin-based legal writing.

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The Monarch as Guarantor of Justice

The ultimate authority figure in the eyes of the law, representing the highest form of justice in the early modern period.

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Supreme Courts

The highest courts in a jurisdiction, usually with specialized judges and extensive powers.

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The Senato of Milan

A powerful supreme court in early modern Europe, based in Milan, known for its judicial and administrative authority.

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Professional Judges

Legal professionals who were experts in legal science and held significant influence in legal decision-making.

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Petitions in Early Modern Europe

The practice of individuals petitioning the sovereign for legal remedies, clemency, or administrative intervention.

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Supreme Courts in Early Modern Europe

Supreme courts across Europe in the early modern period, characterized by centralization, judicial hierarchies, and a focus on enforcing royal decrees.

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Centralization of Judicial Authority

The power of supreme courts in early modern Europe to centralize judicial authority, reducing reliance on local courts and customary laws.

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Judicial Hierarchies in Early Modern Europe

The structure of early modern legal systems, with supreme courts overseeing lower courts to ensure consistent legal interpretation.

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Role of Petitions in Early Modern Justice

The ability for individuals to appeal to the sovereign's authority for justice, highlighting the participatory aspect of justice in early modern Europe.

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Magna Carta

The Magna Carta, written in Latin in 1215, aimed to limit the power of the king and safeguard the rights of nobles. It established key principles like consent to taxation and due process.

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Libertas in Magna Carta

The term libertas, meaning 'freedom,' was a crucial concept in the Magna Carta, symbolizing the legal guarantees for English subjects.

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Corpus iuris civilis

Justinian's Corpus iuris civilis is a collection of Roman law compiled in the 6th century. It was rediscovered in medieval Europe, sparking a major legal revival.

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Bologna and the Revival of Roman Law

The University of Bologna played a central role in bringing Roman law back to life during the medieval period, through the study and interpretation of Justinian's Corpus iuris civilis.

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Glossators and Roman Law

Glossators were medieval scholars who analyzed Roman legal texts, adding annotations (glosses) to explain them and adapt them to the contemporary needs of Europe.

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Confiscation of Property

The practice of taking away a convicted person's property as punishment, usually for serious crimes like treason.

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Economic Consequences of Property Confiscation

The economic impact of confiscating a criminal's property, which often resulted in poverty for their families.

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Cesare Beccaria's Critique

A prominent Enlightenment thinker who argued against confiscating property as a punishment, believing it was unjust and disproportionate.

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Proportionality of Punishment

The idea that punishments should be appropriate for the crime committed, rejecting overly severe or random penalties.

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Enlightenment Challenges to Arbitrary Justice

The Enlightenment's critique of arbitrary and unjust punishments, including confiscation of property, highlighting the need for fairer legal systems.

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Comforters/Confraternities

Religious groups in early modern Europe that provided spiritual aid to condemned prisoners, offering confession and last rites, and advocating for mercy.

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Confraternity of San Giovanni De collato

The confraternity in Milan that played a key role in comforting prisoners condemned to death, offering prayers and preparing them for execution. They also petitioned authorities for pardons.

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Justice vs. Mercy in Early Modern Punishment

The tension between the need for justice and the desire for mercy in early modern penal systems, as exemplified by the role of comforters/confraternities in assisting condemned prisoners.

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Public Executions in Early Modern Europe

The practice of public executions in early modern Europe, which were highly ritualized events meant to reinforce state power.

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Spiritual Preparation of Condemned Prisoners

The spiritual preparation of condemned prisoners for their execution, involving confession, last rites, and prayers, performed by comforters/confraternities.

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