Legal Systems in Ancient Times

Flashcards covering key vocabulary terms and definitions related to ancient legal systems and societal structures.

Themis

Represents justice, deterrence, and impartiality in the image of a goddess holding a scale.

Caydırıcılık

Deterrence; the ability to discourage wrongdoing.

Tarafsızlık

Impartiality; the quality of not favoring one side over another.

Kısasa Kısas

A legal principle of retaliation, meaning 'an eye for an eye'.

Mülkiyet

Ownership; rights over property and assets.

Adalet

Justice; the quality of being fair and just.

Hukuk

The totality of laws regulating society and defining the state's coercive powers.

Adet

Custom or habit; traditional practices accepted by a community.

Kurultay

A council or assembly for discussing and making decisions in ancient Turkic and Mongolian society.

Senato

The governing council of nobles in ancient Rome.

Kitabe

An inscription or written record created to memorialize a person or event.

Mahkeme

A court where justice is administered by a judge or judges.

Köle

A person deprived of freedom, typically captured in war or bought from another.

Hürriyet

The state of being free and independent in decision-making.

Yazılı Kanunlar

Written laws created to govern individuals and society, often inscribed on tablets.

Kral

A monarch or sovereign who governs over a state, often believed to rule by divine right.

Hammurabi Kanunları

A famous set of laws from ancient Babylon based on strict justice principles.

Sümerler

An ancient civilization in Mesopotamia known for its contributions to law, governance, and written language.

Babilliler

Inhabitants of Babylon, known for the Codex Hammurabi and significant advancements in various fields.

Hititler

An ancient Anatolian civilization notable for their legal codes and societal organization.

Frigler

An ancient people in Anatolia known for their agricultural laws and contributions to regional governance.

Romalılar

Inhabitants of ancient Rome known for their influential legal system and political structures.

Türk toplulukları

Various nomadic groups in Central Asia known for their unique legal traditions and societal structures.

Feodalizm

A hierarchical system of governance based on land ownership and loyalty among nobles and vassals.

Skolastik Düşünce

A medieval school of thought focusing on resolving theological and philosophical questions.