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The Impact of Ancient Legal Systems on Social Order

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Which ancient legal system was based on the principle of "an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth"?

  1. Babylonian Code of Hammurabi

  2. Roman Law

  3. Greek Law

  4. Egyptian Law


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Babylonian Code of Hammurabi was a set of laws that were written in ancient Babylon around 1750 BC. It was one of the first legal codes in history and was based on the principle of "an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth".

Which ancient legal system was based on the idea of natural law?

  1. Roman Law

  2. Greek Law

  3. Egyptian Law

  4. Chinese Law


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Greek Law was based on the idea of natural law, which is the idea that there are certain laws that are true and just for all people, regardless of their culture or religion.

Which ancient legal system was based on the idea of precedent?

  1. Roman Law

  2. Greek Law

  3. Egyptian Law

  4. Chinese Law


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Roman Law was based on the idea of precedent, which is the idea that judges should follow the decisions of previous judges in similar cases.

Which ancient legal system was based on the idea of dharma?

  1. Roman Law

  2. Greek Law

  3. Egyptian Law

  4. Indian Law


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Indian Law was based on the idea of dharma, which is the idea that there is a moral order to the universe and that people should live in accordance with it.

Which ancient legal system was based on the idea of filial piety?

  1. Roman Law

  2. Greek Law

  3. Egyptian Law

  4. Chinese Law


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chinese Law was based on the idea of filial piety, which is the idea that children should respect and obey their parents.

Which ancient legal system was based on the idea of theocracy?

  1. Roman Law

  2. Greek Law

  3. Egyptian Law

  4. Hebrew Law


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hebrew Law was based on the idea of theocracy, which is the idea that God is the supreme ruler and that his laws should be obeyed.

Which ancient legal system was based on the idea of a social contract?

  1. Roman Law

  2. Greek Law

  3. Egyptian Law

  4. Chinese Law


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Greek Law was based on the idea of a social contract, which is the idea that people agree to give up some of their individual freedoms in order to live in a society.

Which ancient legal system was based on the idea of a mixed constitution?

  1. Roman Law

  2. Greek Law

  3. Egyptian Law

  4. Carthaginian Law


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Carthaginian Law was based on the idea of a mixed constitution, which is the idea that the government should be divided into different branches, each with its own powers.

Which ancient legal system was based on the idea of a republic?

  1. Roman Law

  2. Greek Law

  3. Egyptian Law

  4. Carthaginian Law


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Roman Law was based on the idea of a republic, which is the idea that the government should be elected by the people.

Which ancient legal system was based on the idea of an empire?

  1. Roman Law

  2. Greek Law

  3. Egyptian Law

  4. Persian Law


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Persian Law was based on the idea of an empire, which is the idea that a single ruler has absolute power.

Which ancient legal system was based on the idea of a bureaucracy?

  1. Roman Law

  2. Greek Law

  3. Egyptian Law

  4. Chinese Law


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chinese Law was based on the idea of a bureaucracy, which is the idea that the government should be run by a professional class of officials.

Which ancient legal system was based on the idea of a meritocracy?

  1. Roman Law

  2. Greek Law

  3. Egyptian Law

  4. Chinese Law


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chinese Law was based on the idea of a meritocracy, which is the idea that people should be promoted in government based on their ability rather than their social status.

Which ancient legal system was based on the idea of a legal code?

  1. Roman Law

  2. Greek Law

  3. Egyptian Law

  4. Babylonian Law


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Babylonian Law was based on the idea of a legal code, which is a set of written laws that are enforced by the government.

Which ancient legal system was based on the idea of a jury trial?

  1. Roman Law

  2. Greek Law

  3. Egyptian Law

  4. Athenian Law


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Athenian Law was based on the idea of a jury trial, which is a trial in which a group of citizens decide whether a person is guilty or innocent of a crime.

Which ancient legal system was based on the idea of an appeal?

  1. Roman Law

  2. Greek Law

  3. Egyptian Law

  4. Babylonian Law


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Roman Law was based on the idea of an appeal, which is the process of asking a higher court to review the decision of a lower court.

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