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Roman Crime and Punishment

Question 1 of 10

1

Key word to describe Roman society: H_______________

Select one of the following:

  • Hierarchical

  • Higherarchical

  • Patriarchal

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

1

When society is run by men:

Select one of the following:

  • Hierarchical

  • Matriarchal

  • Patriarchal

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

1

What was the Roman punishment for a son killing his father?

Select one of the following:

  • Exile

  • Sewn into a sack of snakes and left at the side of the road

  • Sewn into a sack of snakes and thrown in a river to drown.

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

1

Which one of these is NOT a ROMAN method of law enforcement?

Select one of the following:

  • Tithing

  • Army

  • The victim finding the criminal themselves

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

1

Why was Roman punishment so harsh?

Select one of the following:

  • The emperors had no control.

  • It had to act as a deterrent as there was no police force.

  • The police force was useless.

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

1

Who could be exiled from Rome?

Select one of the following:

  • Rich men

  • All criminals

  • Women who disobeyed their husbands

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

1

What name was given to the document containing the Roman Laws?

Select one of the following:

  • 14 Tablets of Law

  • 12 Tablets of the Laws of Rome

  • 14 Tablets of the Laws of the Roman Empire

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

1

When did Boudicca rebel against the Romans?

Select one of the following:

  • 60AD

  • 70AD

  • 80AD

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

1

Which one of these was NOT part of the laws of Rome?

Select one of the following:

  • Every person has the right to know the laws.

  • Every suspect was innocent until proven guilty.

  • Sundays were to be kept holy for religious reasons.

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

1

Which of these is NOT a Roman crime?

Select one of the following:

  • Selling under-weight bread

  • Chariot theft

  • Treason

Explanation

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