Exit Ticket: LP 1.17 Justinian Code and Roman Law

What was the primary purpose of the Justinian Code?

• To establish a democratic legal system

• To create a new set of laws unrelated to Roman Law

• To compile and organize existing Roman laws

• To abolish Roman legal principles

Which of the following was NOT a part of the Justinian Code?

• The Constitution

• The Digest

• The Codex

• The Institutes

How did the Justinian Code differ from Roman Law in terms of authority?

• It was influenced by the Senate

• It allowed for public voting on laws

• It was created under an emperor with absolute power

• It was developed in a republican society

What was one of the key similarities between Roman Law and the Justinian Code?

• Both were organized into four main parts

• Both were created by Emperor Justinian

• Both emphasized principles of justice, equity, and rationality

• Both were developed in the Byzantine Empire

What did the Justinian Code preserve from Roman Law?

• The republican form of government

• The original Roman language

• The ancient Roman ideals of lawfulness and civic duty

• The influence of the Senate

Which part of the Justinian Code served as a legal textbook for students?

• The Digest

• The Novellae

• The Codex

• The Institutes

What was a notable difference between Roman Law and the Justinian Code?

• The Justinian Code was a collection of laws developed over centuries

• Roman Law was more organized

• The Justinian Code was more centralized and absolute

• Roman Law was created under an emperor

What was the impact of the Justinian Code on future European civilizations?

• It replaced all existing legal systems in Europe

• It transmitted Roman legal principles to future European civilizations

• It abolished Roman legal thought

• It was ignored by future European societies