Historical Law and Justice

Historical Law and Justice Quiz

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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

  1. Ecclesia
  2. Boule
  3. Areopagus
  4. Heliaea
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

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