10 Questions
When was the final codification of Roman law completed?
The sixth century A.D.
Where did the Romans adopt their legal system from?
The Romans themselves
In which type of cases were juries used in ancient Rome?
Only in cases of criminal law
What was the purpose of The Twelve Tables?
A specific statement of all the Roman laws
What was the scope of the influence of Roman law?
Beyond Italy and the Eastern Empire
What was the primary characteristic of Roman law?
Flexibility
Who was responsible for the administration of law in Rome?
Praetor
What was the name of the body of law that applied to all inhabitants of the Roman Empire?
Jus Gentium
What was the significance of the Corpus Juris Civilis?
It was the final codification of Roman law
What was the purpose of the Twelve Tables?
To write down Roman law for the first time
Study Notes
Roman Law Codification
- Roman law was not codified for the first time in 450 B.C.
- The final codification of Roman law was done in Rome in the sixth century A.D.
Roman Law Origins
- Romans did not adopt their legal system from the Greeks.
Trial by Jury
- Juries were used in cases of criminal law.
- Juries were not used in cases of civil law.
The Twelve Tables
- The Twelve Tables was not a specific statement of all the Roman laws.
Influence of Roman Law
- Roman law had influence outside of Italy and the Eastern Empire.
Corpus Juris Civilis
- The Corpus Juris Civilis contained the entire legal history of Rome for 1000 years.
Roman Law
- Praetor: Chief administrator of law in Rome
- Juris prudentes: Lawyer class in Rome
Development of Roman Law
- Justinian: Oversaw the final codification of Roman law
- Corpus Juris Civilis: First codification of Roman law, contained the entire legal history of Rome for 1000 years
- Twelve Tables: First written records of Roman law
Characteristics of Roman Law
- Based on previous decisions, making it a case law system
- Flexible, adapting to changing societal needs
Legal Reforms
- Hadrian: Implemented law for all inhabitants of the Roman Empire
- Jus Gentium: Recognized law applicable to all people, regardless of their citizenship
Judicial System
- Jury system: Composed of 50-75 men in criminal cases
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