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Historical Law and Justice

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In ancient Greece, what was the name of the court that handled cases involving murder and other serious crimes?

  1. Areopagus

  2. Boule

  3. Ecclesia

  4. Heliaea


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Areopagus was the highest criminal court in ancient Greece, and it handled cases involving murder, manslaughter, arson, and other serious crimes.

In ancient Rome, what was the name of the law code that was compiled by the emperor Justinian in the 6th century?

  1. Codex Justinianus

  2. Corpus Juris Civilis

  3. Digest

  4. Institutes


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Corpus Juris Civilis was a compilation of Roman law that was commissioned by the emperor Justinian in the 6th century. It consisted of four parts: the Codex Justinianus, the Digest, the Institutes, and the Novels.

In medieval England, what was the name of the court that handled cases involving common law?

  1. Court of Common Pleas

  2. Court of King's Bench

  3. Court of Exchequer

  4. Star Chamber


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Court of Common Pleas was a common law court in medieval England that handled cases involving disputes between private individuals.

In the United States, what is the name of the document that contains the fundamental laws and principles of the country?

  1. Constitution

  2. Declaration of Independence

  3. Bill of Rights

  4. Articles of Confederation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the land and contains the fundamental laws and principles of the country.

In international law, what is the name of the body of law that governs the conduct of states in their relations with each other?

  1. Public International Law

  2. Private International Law

  3. Criminal Law

  4. Constitutional Law


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Public International Law is the body of law that governs the conduct of states in their relations with each other.

In ancient India, what was the name of the law code that was compiled by the sage Manu?

  1. Manusmriti

  2. Arthashastra

  3. Rigveda

  4. Upanishads


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Manusmriti is a law code that was compiled by the sage Manu in ancient India. It is one of the most important texts in Hindu law.

In ancient China, what was the name of the law code that was compiled by the emperor Qin Shi Huang?

  1. Qin Law Code

  2. Han Law Code

  3. Tang Law Code

  4. Song Law Code


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Qin Law Code was a law code that was compiled by the emperor Qin Shi Huang in ancient China. It was one of the first comprehensive law codes in Chinese history.

In medieval Europe, what was the name of the law code that was compiled by the emperor Charlemagne?

  1. Lex Salica

  2. Lex Visigothorum

  3. Lex Burgundionum

  4. Capitulary of Charlemagne


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Capitulary of Charlemagne was a law code that was compiled by the emperor Charlemagne in medieval Europe. It was one of the most important law codes in the history of Europe.

In the Islamic world, what is the name of the body of law that is based on the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad?

  1. Sharia

  2. Fiqh

  3. Hadith

  4. Sunnah


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sharia is the body of law that is based on the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad. It is the law of Islam and is followed by Muslims all over the world.

In the United States, what is the name of the court that is the highest court in the land?

  1. Supreme Court

  2. Court of Appeals

  3. District Court

  4. Circuit Court


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of the United States is the highest court in the land and has the final say on all legal matters.

In international law, what is the name of the body that is responsible for resolving disputes between states?

  1. International Court of Justice

  2. United Nations Security Council

  3. General Assembly of the United Nations

  4. International Monetary Fund


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The International Court of Justice is the body that is responsible for resolving disputes between states.

In ancient Greece, what was the name of the assembly that was responsible for making laws?

  1. Ecclesia

  2. Boule

  3. Areopagus

  4. Heliaea


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ecclesia was the assembly that was responsible for making laws in ancient Greece.

In ancient Rome, what was the name of the official who was responsible for enforcing the law?

  1. Praetor

  2. Consul

  3. Censor

  4. Tribune


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Praetor was the official who was responsible for enforcing the law in ancient Rome.

In medieval England, what was the name of the document that contained the laws of the land?

  1. Magna Carta

  2. Bill of Rights

  3. Habeas Corpus Act

  4. Common Law


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Magna Carta was the document that contained the laws of the land in medieval England.

In the United States, what is the name of the document that contains the amendments to the Constitution?

  1. Bill of Rights

  2. Articles of Confederation

  3. Declaration of Independence

  4. Constitution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bill of Rights is the document that contains the amendments to the Constitution of the United States.

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