Question
Make multiple choice question and answer regarding theis:
Mesopotamian cultures were highlighted as the most signiicant early
reference point. (European culture)
Ancient code of Ur-Nammu, prescribed in
to the imposiion of
death penalty, resituion to be paid to the ofender to the vicim.
Concerning conlict and aggrieved paries it would be incorrect to view
African prior to colonisaion as a lawless coninent that was in a
permanent state of disarray.
African law difered profoundly from the colonial laws of the European
power.
Purpose of jusice in tradiional Africa was to restore harmony as
quickly as possible and involved the transgressor, the aggrieved party
and the community.
African law did not seek to create ofences or criminals, but rather to
restore and maintain equilibrium in in community socieies.
Rather than the individual- orientated nature of western concepts of
western concepts of law, the focus here was on group rights, duies,
harmony but also shame.
Western tradiion of codiied law, the Codex of King Hammuabi (1750) is
oten viewed as the precursor to modern state law. The king prided
himself as “ shepherd of the oppressed and of the slaves” who cared
that the strong should not harm the weak, if the ofender was not caught
the authoriies were liable for loss incurred due to robbery.
During the middle ages, feudal landlords regarded labourers as their
property and claimed an injured/aggrieved party’s reparaion as his or
her own to compensate for work lost due to injury.
Cesare Beccaria (1738- 1794) lived during the Era of Enlightenment, his
work focused mainly on the nature of criminal law and concomitant
abuse of power.
Beccaria engaged clearly and raionally with the struggles of the vicim of
the ruling classes, sufering under the ignorance and indiferences of the
rich and powerful.
Mesopotamian cultures were highlighted as the most signiicant early
reference point. (European culture)
Ancient code of Ur-Nammu, prescribed in
to the imposiion of
death penalty, resituion to be paid to the ofender to the vicim.
Concerning conlict and aggrieved paries it would be incorrect to view
African prior to colonisaion as a lawless coninent that was in a
permanent state of disarray.
African law difered profoundly from the colonial laws of the European
power.
Purpose of jusice in tradiional Africa was to restore harmony as
quickly as possible and involved the transgressor, the aggrieved party
and the community.
African law did not seek to create ofences or criminals, but rather to
restore and maintain equilibrium in in community socieies.
Rather than the individual- orientated nature of western concepts of
western concepts of law, the focus here was on group rights, duies,
harmony but also shame.
Western tradiion of codiied law, the Codex of King Hammuabi (1750) is
oten viewed as the precursor to modern state law. The king prided
himself as “ shepherd of the oppressed and of the slaves” who cared
that the strong should not harm the weak, if the ofender was not caught
the authoriies were liable for loss incurred due to robbery.
During the middle ages, feudal landlords regarded labourers as their
property and claimed an injured/aggrieved party’s reparaion as his or
her own to compensate for work lost due to injury.
Cesare Beccaria (1738- 1794) lived during the Era of Enlightenment, his
work focused mainly on the nature of criminal law and concomitant
abuse of power.
Beccaria engaged clearly and raionally with the struggles of the vicim of
the ruling classes, sufering under the ignorance and indiferences of the
rich and powerful.
Answers
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### Multiple Choice Questions
1. **Which Mesopotamian text is known for prescribing the imposition of the death penalty and restitution for offenders?**
A) The Epic of Gilgamesh
B) The Code of Ur-Nammu
C) The Enuma Elish
D) The Code of Hammurabi
**Answer:** B) The Code of Ur-Nammu
2. **What was a common misconception about pre-colonial African societies?**
A) They had complex legal systems.
B) They were in a permanent state of disarray.
C) They maintained harmony through restorative justice.
D) They valued group rights over individual rights.
**Answer:** B) They were in a permanent state of disarray.
3. **How did African legal systems typically differ from European colonial laws?**
A) They prioritized individual punishment over community harmony.
B) They sought to create offences and classify criminals.
C) They emphasized restoring community equilibrium and harmony.
D) They were more punitive and harsh compared to European laws.
**Answer:** C) They emphasized restoring community equilibrium and harmony.
4. **What was the primary purpose of justice in traditional African cultures?**
A) To punish the offender harshly.
B) To restore harmony and reconcile the community.
C) To eliminate all forms of conflict.
D) To enforce strict individual accountability.
**Answer:** B) To restore harmony and reconcile the community.
5. **What is a key characteristic of the Western tradition of codified law as exemplified by the Codex of Hammurabi?**
A) It ignored the rights of the oppressed.
B) It focused on personal restitution rather than communal well-being.
C) The king acted as a protector for the weak against the strong.
D) It required that authorities be absolved from any liabilities.
**Answer:** C) The king acted as a protector for the weak against the strong.
6. **During the Middle Ages, how did feudal landlords view laborers in relation to compensation for grievances?**
A) As individuals with independent rights.
B) As property, with any reparation claimed as their own.
C) As equal partners in labor relationships.
D) As members of the community deserving of restitution.
**Answer:** B) As property, with any reparation claimed as their own.
7. **Who was Cesare Beccaria and what was notable about his work?**
A) He was a ruler known for enforcing harsh legal codes.
B) He was a philosopher focused on human rights and justice.
C) He critiqued the abuse of power in criminal law during the Enlightenment.
D) He established a system of secret courts.
**Answer:** C) He critiqued the abuse of power in criminal law during the Enlightenment.
8. **What societal issues did Beccaria address in his writings?**
A) The glorification of criminality in society.
B) The ignorance and indifference of the ruling classes towards victims.
C) The need for more punitive laws.
D) The merits of severe punishment.
**Answer:** B) The ignorance and indifference of the ruling classes towards victims.
1. **Which Mesopotamian text is known for prescribing the imposition of the death penalty and restitution for offenders?**
A) The Epic of Gilgamesh
B) The Code of Ur-Nammu
C) The Enuma Elish
D) The Code of Hammurabi
**Answer:** B) The Code of Ur-Nammu
2. **What was a common misconception about pre-colonial African societies?**
A) They had complex legal systems.
B) They were in a permanent state of disarray.
C) They maintained harmony through restorative justice.
D) They valued group rights over individual rights.
**Answer:** B) They were in a permanent state of disarray.
3. **How did African legal systems typically differ from European colonial laws?**
A) They prioritized individual punishment over community harmony.
B) They sought to create offences and classify criminals.
C) They emphasized restoring community equilibrium and harmony.
D) They were more punitive and harsh compared to European laws.
**Answer:** C) They emphasized restoring community equilibrium and harmony.
4. **What was the primary purpose of justice in traditional African cultures?**
A) To punish the offender harshly.
B) To restore harmony and reconcile the community.
C) To eliminate all forms of conflict.
D) To enforce strict individual accountability.
**Answer:** B) To restore harmony and reconcile the community.
5. **What is a key characteristic of the Western tradition of codified law as exemplified by the Codex of Hammurabi?**
A) It ignored the rights of the oppressed.
B) It focused on personal restitution rather than communal well-being.
C) The king acted as a protector for the weak against the strong.
D) It required that authorities be absolved from any liabilities.
**Answer:** C) The king acted as a protector for the weak against the strong.
6. **During the Middle Ages, how did feudal landlords view laborers in relation to compensation for grievances?**
A) As individuals with independent rights.
B) As property, with any reparation claimed as their own.
C) As equal partners in labor relationships.
D) As members of the community deserving of restitution.
**Answer:** B) As property, with any reparation claimed as their own.
7. **Who was Cesare Beccaria and what was notable about his work?**
A) He was a ruler known for enforcing harsh legal codes.
B) He was a philosopher focused on human rights and justice.
C) He critiqued the abuse of power in criminal law during the Enlightenment.
D) He established a system of secret courts.
**Answer:** C) He critiqued the abuse of power in criminal law during the Enlightenment.
8. **What societal issues did Beccaria address in his writings?**
A) The glorification of criminality in society.
B) The ignorance and indifference of the ruling classes towards victims.
C) The need for more punitive laws.
D) The merits of severe punishment.
**Answer:** B) The ignorance and indifference of the ruling classes towards victims.