Egyptian Law 1
The King
Who is the father of cross examination?
Socrates
Egyptian law is based on this central cultural value.
Ma'at
Name the 2 works written by Homer that serve as important sources of Greek law knowledge.
Iliad and Odyssey
What was considered the Constitution of the Hebrews?
Torah
Who is the supreme authority when it comes to settling disputes?
The pharaohs
What tool did Aristotle formulate that is most helpful for lawyers?
The logical tool of syllogism
What are the two types of crime in Ancient Egypt?
Crime against the State and Crime against individuals
Who is dubbed as the true father of democracy?
Cleisthenes
At what age did Jesus start teaching the law?
12
What term did the egyptians regard the King?
god
To whom were great names of the Greek bar attributed to?
Orators
A type of punishment not common in Ancient Egypt
Imprisonment
What was Aristotle’s principal contribution to jurisprudence?
Natural Law
How did the Jews define tort?
an injury to a person or his property for which he may sue
When did professional judges first start to be appointed in ancient Egypt?
Middle Kingdom
What was Draco most known for?
Harsh criminal code/Draconian laws
Penalties depend on what two factors?
Severity and Level of Involvement
Lycurgus transformed Sparta into what kind of state?
Military State
How many judges in the Sanhedrin were needed to decide criminal cases?
23
What was one way that people in Egypt could seek justice?
Divine Oracles
According to Plato’s Laws, what is the best way to meet our social needs?
A perfect lawgiver who regulates our life
When did Ancient Egypt’s first laws emerge?
Unification of the upper and lower kingdoms under King Menes around 2950 B.C.
On what system did Solon reorganize the social classes in Athens?
Plutocratic System
Give at least 2 offenses that the Jews considered Tort.
Hitting someone in the jaw, Trespassing on someone’s land, Beating another person’s dog, and Slandering another person