HIEU 322 Module – Week 1 Quiz: The Rise of the Roman Republic

Question 1 1 / 1 pts HIEU 322 Quiz 1 - The Rise of the Roman Republic Module – Week 1 Quiz: The Rise of the Roman Republic Existing Roman law was codified in the mid-5th century by the Decemviral Commission, and set up on bronze tablets in the Forum. What was the name of the code? The Comitia Tributa The Laws of the Twelve Tables The Valerio-Horatian Laws The Lex Canuleia The Honorum These religious officials in early Rome were the sole keepers of the temple archives and prescribed the various rituals, prayers, chants, and litanies for use in public worship and sacrifice. They also supervised the burial of the dead, and organized the calendar that fixed the dates of festivals. Augurs Fetials Pontiffs Sodalitates Duovirs Which of the following is true about women in early Rome? A woman was always in the position of a daughter or ward to some adult male—a father, husband, or tutor. A woman’s position as wife (materfamilias) brought her honor in society. While her husband conducted business outside the home, a wife supervised affairs inside the home, including keeping track of slaves and dependents who processed food and fiber for the home, and raising the children. Women never had the right to vote or hold political office. All of the above Question 4 Question 5 1 / 1 pts Question 6 1 / 1 pts IncorrectQuestion 7 0 / 1 pts 1 / 1 pts These religious officials of early Rome were responsible for taking auspices and conducting auguries. They had the right to block public business by announcing unfavorable omens. Augurs Fetials Pontiffs Sodalitates Duovirs Rome was founded in Italy in the 8th century B.C. along this river. Rhine Tiber Danube Thames Ebro Which of the following is true about early Romans and outsiders? Romans were remarkably willing to incorporate outsiders as citizens of their community. While they too could be prejudice, Romans tended to treat individuals of different national and ethnic origins as they would anyone else of the same social status. Slaves and faithful allies and subjects could eventually become Roman citizens. Romans incorporated new citizens’ gods into their divine community. All of the above These magistrates examined the public and private conduct of senators, and registered citizens and their property. Quaestors Praetors Aediles Censors (Correct Answer)