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Which of the following is NOT a part of the Corpus Iuris Civilis?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the Corpus Iuris Civilis?
The Corpus Iuris Civilis was first created in Italy during the 11th century.
The Corpus Iuris Civilis was first created in Italy during the 11th century.
False
What was the role of the Glossators in relation to the Corpus Iuris Civilis?
What was the role of the Glossators in relation to the Corpus Iuris Civilis?
They studied and annotated the texts to make them accessible.
The __________ established royal courts and traveling judges in England.
The __________ established royal courts and traveling judges in England.
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Match the following components of the Corpus Iuris Civilis to their descriptions:
Match the following components of the Corpus Iuris Civilis to their descriptions:
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What did the rediscovery of the Corpus Iuris Civilis in the 11th century contribute to?
What did the rediscovery of the Corpus Iuris Civilis in the 11th century contribute to?
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The common law system in England began after the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
The common law system in England began after the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
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Who was the king responsible for significant reforms that laid the foundation for common law in England?
Who was the king responsible for significant reforms that laid the foundation for common law in England?
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Which of the following legal systems was heavily influenced by clan-based structures and personal vengeance?
Which of the following legal systems was heavily influenced by clan-based structures and personal vengeance?
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The Codex Justinianus was compiled in the 7th century.
The Codex Justinianus was compiled in the 7th century.
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What was the significance of the Decretum Gratiani in the context of canon law?
What was the significance of the Decretum Gratiani in the context of canon law?
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The legal education at Bologna University in the 12th century focused on the study of Justinian’s __________.
The legal education at Bologna University in the 12th century focused on the study of Justinian’s __________.
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What is a key feature of common law?
What is a key feature of common law?
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The writ system helped to create legal proceedings through oral traditions.
The writ system helped to create legal proceedings through oral traditions.
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Match the following sources of law with their descriptions:
Match the following sources of law with their descriptions:
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Which of the following documents compiled canon law around 1140?
Which of the following documents compiled canon law around 1140?
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Name one scholar from the early modern period who significantly contributed to the concept of sovereignty.
Name one scholar from the early modern period who significantly contributed to the concept of sovereignty.
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After the 9th century, Germanic customary law became the only legal framework in Europe.
After the 9th century, Germanic customary law became the only legal framework in Europe.
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Machiavelli's famous work, ___, emphasizes that rulers must focus on maintaining power.
Machiavelli's famous work, ___, emphasizes that rulers must focus on maintaining power.
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Match the following scholars with their respective contributions:
Match the following scholars with their respective contributions:
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What role did the Church play in lawmaking during the Early Middle Ages?
What role did the Church play in lawmaking during the Early Middle Ages?
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Which of the following countries follows common law as a foundation of its legal system?
Which of the following countries follows common law as a foundation of its legal system?
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Hobbes believed individuals should retain all their natural freedoms for a secure state.
Hobbes believed individuals should retain all their natural freedoms for a secure state.
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Common law evolved through the principle known as ___, which refers to relying on previous legal decisions.
Common law evolved through the principle known as ___, which refers to relying on previous legal decisions.
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What was one of the main reasons for the consolidation of national legal systems in early modern Europe?
What was one of the main reasons for the consolidation of national legal systems in early modern Europe?
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The Napoleonic Code was solely based on customary law and local court decisions.
The Napoleonic Code was solely based on customary law and local court decisions.
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What was the impact of the Napoleonic Code on European legal systems?
What was the impact of the Napoleonic Code on European legal systems?
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The _______ Code, established in 1804, set a standard for many European nations during the early modern period.
The _______ Code, established in 1804, set a standard for many European nations during the early modern period.
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Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
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What major intellectual movement emphasized the study of classical texts and influenced legal scholarship during the early modern period?
What major intellectual movement emphasized the study of classical texts and influenced legal scholarship during the early modern period?
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Which legal framework was primarily revived at the University of Bologna?
Which legal framework was primarily revived at the University of Bologna?
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Natural law theory became less significant during the early modern period.
Natural law theory became less significant during the early modern period.
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The glossators created entirely new legal texts during their time at Bologna.
The glossators created entirely new legal texts during their time at Bologna.
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Who is often referred to as the father of international law?
Who is often referred to as the father of international law?
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What were the key texts studied by legal students at Bologna?
What were the key texts studied by legal students at Bologna?
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Hugo Grotius's book, _____, laid the foundation for modern international law.
Hugo Grotius's book, _____, laid the foundation for modern international law.
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Match the following figures with their contributions to legal learning:
Match the following figures with their contributions to legal learning:
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The legal profession in Bologna trained students to become advisors, judges, or _____ .
The legal profession in Bologna trained students to become advisors, judges, or _____ .
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Which of the following was a focus of the Second Scholasticism?
Which of the following was a focus of the Second Scholasticism?
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What method did the glossators primarily use to understand Roman legal texts?
What method did the glossators primarily use to understand Roman legal texts?
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Humanism discouraged the study of natural law and moral philosophy.
Humanism discouraged the study of natural law and moral philosophy.
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Match the following legal concepts with their descriptions:
Match the following legal concepts with their descriptions:
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What method did humanists promote to enhance legal interpretation?
What method did humanists promote to enhance legal interpretation?
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Lectures and debates at Bologna were informal and did not focus on legal issues.
Lectures and debates at Bologna were informal and did not focus on legal issues.
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What influenced the creation of the ius commune during the High Middle Ages?
What influenced the creation of the ius commune during the High Middle Ages?
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Overview of Legal Systems
- Legal systems evolve over time, affected by various factors, including political and social changes.
- Early legal systems often based on customs and traditions.
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This quiz explores the evolution of legal systems and the influence of political and social changes over time. It also examines how early legal systems were based on customs and traditions. Test your knowledge of these foundational concepts in law.