Roman Law Overview

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What was the main purpose of Emperor Justinian's creation of the Corpus Juris Civilis?

To dismantle the existing legal system in the Byzantine Empire

To introduce new laws to the Byzantine Empire

To unify the diverse legal system of the Roman Empire (correct)

To establish a military code for the Byzantine Empire

Which of the following texts is NOT part of the Corpus Juris Civilis?

Novellae

Institutiones

Pax Romana (correct)

Codex Justinianus

What did the commission of a new handbook called the Institutiones by Emperor Justinian complement?

The Pax Romana

The Codex Justinianus

The Digestae

The Corpus Juris Civilis (correct)

Which emperor ruled during the period known as the Pax Romana?

Augustus Signup and view all the answers

Why was the Pax Romana period seen as relative peace within the Roman Empire?

As a result of stable governance and widespread laws Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of codifying laws into the Twelve Tables of Rome?

To standardize and publish laws for transparency Signup and view all the answers

Before the Twelve Tables of Rome, Roman law was primarily based on:

Customary law and arbitrary principles Signup and view all the answers

What initiated the push for standardization and publication of Roman law?

The arbitrary application of Roman law based on custom Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the committee of ten men in 451 BCE in relation to Roman law?

To establish transparency and accountability in Roman law Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the creation of the Twelve Tables of Rome?

To standardize and publish laws for transparency and accountability Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of jus civile in ancient Roman law?

Rights of Roman citizens Signup and view all the answers

How did jurists (Juris prudentes) contribute to the field of Roman law?

They scrutinized laws and discovered underlying principles Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Twelve Tables in Roman law?

Contained principles that support modern legal systems Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of ancient Roman law was focused on common rational principles of civilized societies?

Jus gentium (law of nations) Signup and view all the answers

What did the Edictum perpetuum announced by Emperor Hadrian aim to prevent?

Magistrates from adapting the law arbitrarily Signup and view all the answers

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