Mesopotamia
Athens
Ancient Rome
Effect on Modern Day
100

What was the name of the code of law implemented by King Hammurabi?

What is the Code of Hammurabi?


100

What type of democracy was practiced in Athens around 500 BCE?

What is direct democracy?

100

What were the first three political organizations of Rome?

What are Monarchy, Republic, and Empire?

100

What is the presumption of innocence?

What is "innocent until proven guilty"?


200

What were the consequences for stealing property from a temple according to the Code of Hammurabi?

What is Death?

200

 In Athens, who prepared the draft laws?

Who is the Boule?

200

What was the significance of the Twelve Tables in Roman law?

What was the codification of Roman Laws?

200

Which document guarantees equality before the law in Canada?

What is the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms?

300

In the Code of Hammurabi, how was a person who cursed another person punished?

What is Death?

300

What assembly voted on draft laws presented in Athens?

What is the Ecclesia?


300

Who had the power to make laws according to the Justinian Code?

Who is the Emperor?

300

How does Quebec law reflect the principles introduced by the Justinian Code?

What is that only the Head of State can make laws?

400

How many articles are included in the Code of Hammurabi?

What is 182?

400

How many citizens were required to vote in Athens?

What is 500?

400

What principle did the Justinian Code state about the burden of proof?

What is that the burden is on the person claiming something is true?

400

What is the relationship between the Twelve Tables and modern laws in Quebec?

What is that both emphasize equality before the law?

500

What principle of justice did Mesopotamians follow that differs from modern views?

What is "the punishment fits the crime" based on social status?


500

What was the term for the "people's court" in Athens?

What is the Heliaia?


500

How did Roman law influence modern-day legal systems?

 What is the principle of equality before the law?

500

How does the principle of the burden of proof in modern law relate to the Justinian Code?

What is that the accuser has the burden of proof?

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