The (Ancient) World
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Developing nations often have this one thing in common.
Islamic civilizations of the Middle East were dominated by what empire?
The Ottoman Empire, from 1289 - 1923
Police
This country introduced the First Code of Criminal Procedure in Indonesia in 1847.
the Netherlands (the Dutch)
True or false? Except for the US, Russia, Japan & Germany, the top 20 most populated countries are in the developing world.
True
This term refers to one country taking over another country.
colonialism
Name some examples of modern nations that were originally part of the Ottoman empire.
Turkey, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, etc.
Britain colonized India and set up a new CJ structure based on what legal family?
The Common Law
In Latin America, Spain introduced which legal model that continued to guide CJ operations in those nations until the late 20th Century.
The Inquisitorial Model
This movie shows a fictional account of the end of the Mayan empire.
Apocalypto
When did colonialism by the European countries begin (what century)?
15th
When did the "scramble of Africa" begin?
In the late 19th century, continuing until the start of WWI.
This was the deliberate colonization of the continent of Africa by the Britain, France, Germany, Belgium & Italy.
What was the purpose of the India Police Act of 1861?
Strengthen control over the population
Prevent future uprisings like the Indian Rebellion of 1857
Establish a centralized and disciplined police force
When did most Latin American colonies become independent from the colonizing power(s)?
early 19th century
What are two examples of territories that claim independence but are not widely recognized as sovereign countries.
Taiwan, Kosovo
Who is the most well-known European 'explorer' of far away lands? What country did he represent?
Christopher Columbus, Spain
True or false? Languages spoken by a country's people are a residual of the colonizing power that was once there.
True
This trading company founded in 1600 by Queen Elizabeth I to conduct trade between England and Asia. It has its own army and was politically powerful until it was dissolved in 1874.
The British East India Company
During the Cold War prior of the 1950s, what did the U.S. & USSR do in the former colonies?
meddle to try and gain influence
What are examples of indicators used to determine whether or not a country is developed or developing?
income per person
life expectancy
literacy rates
True or false? All the countries in South & Central America were colonized by Spain
False. Every nation except Brazil, which was colonized by Portugal.
True or false? Before a colonizing nation moved in, the colonial nation had no real criminal justice system or laws.
False
Name a CJ law passed in India in the second half of the 19th century.
Indian Police Act (1861); the Indian High Courts Act (1861); Indian Penal Code (1862); Indian Evidence Act (1872); & the Code of Criminal Procedure (1882 & 1898).
Once the colonizing nation left a colony, what often happened?
The colonies were left weakened. In their fragile state, militarized police forces sometimes rose to power.