Index

Law

  • 450

    Roman Civil Law

    Roman Civil Law
    Romans adapted Greek laws
    Applied to Roman citizens
    Civil Laws - how people in society can get along in a confined space
  • 560

    Roman Empire

    Roman Empire
    Emperor Jusinian
    Laws applied to Hold Roman Empire which spread over Western Europe.
  • Apr 28, 620

    Draconian Law

    Draconian Law
    Traditional Athenian law code allegedly introduced by Drac
  • Period: Jan 16, 1101 to Jan 7, 1201

    English Common Law

    Unwritten law basaed on local customs
  • Feb 28, 1200

    Ten Commandments

    Ten Commandments
    Set of Jewish laws
  • Dec 5, 1215

    The Magna Carta

    The Magna Carta
    Established English constitutional liberities
    Basic human rights
    Protection from abuse by government
  • Code of Hammurabi

    Code of Hammurabi
    Oldest known written code of laws
    Sumerian King of Hammurabi
    Civil and Criminal Laws and Penalties