Mauritian Legal System Quiz

Who were the first Europeans to come to Mauritius?

• Portuguese

• Spanish

• English

• Dutch

Which Dutch sailor claimed Mauritius on behalf of Holland in 1598?

• Vasco da Gama

• Ferdinand Magellan

• Christopher Columbus

• Admiral Wybrandt Van Warwick

During which period did the French colonists reign in Mauritius?

• 16th century

• 19th century

• 18th century

• 17th century

Which group in Mauritius was governed by the Code Noir during the French colonial period?

• All of the above

• Slaves

• Colored

• Whites

Under British colonial rule, what was the name of the highest court in Mauritius?

• District Court

• Royal Court

• Court of Appeal

• Supreme Court

In what year was slavery abolished in Mauritius?

• 1955

• 1871

• 1835

• 1810

Which legal system has influenced the Mauritian Legal System?

• British only

• Chinese only

• French only

• French and British

What law was redrafted in English language after the British colonial period?

• Code d’Instruction Criminelle

• Penal Code

• Code de l’Etat Civil

• Code de Commerce

Which act was introduced in Mauritius in 1975?

• Labour Act

• Trusts Act

• Constitution Act

• Independence Act

What is the main aim of the first amendment made by the British to the Code Napoleon in 1871?

• None of the above

• Both A and B

• Keep up with challenges of a multi-cultural society

• Ease out the task of the new colonial administration