HIEU 322 Quiz 1 - 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) Question 8 1 / 1 pts Question 9 1 / 1 pts Question 10 1 / 1 pts Question 11 1 / 1 pts Tribunes A powerful man who protected the weak and vulnerable. Patron Client An emergency office which allowed for the appointment of a single man to command the Republic for a maximum of six months. The Consulate The Dictator The Tribunate The Senate The Censor This class of Roman kin was those related by blood or adoption in general but often were those specifically in the female line. Plebs Patricians Agnates Cognates Affines This assembly had oversight of adoptions, wills, and disputes of inheritance. The Senate Curiate Assembly (Comitia Curiata) Centuriate Assembly (Comitia Centuriata) Plebeian Assembly Question 12 1 / 1 pts Question 13 1 / 1 pts Question 14 1 / 1 pts Question 15 1 / 1 pts Tribal Assembly Which of the following is true about Roman religion? The Romans believed that sacrifice was good for the gods, replenishing the store of vital force consumed by a spirit. The Romans believed that omens and signs, such as thunder, lightning, the flights of birds, and the entrails of sacrificial animals, revealed the will and intentions of the gods. The Romans practiced human sacrifice. All of the above A & B only The Struggle of the Orders ended in 300s B.C. with the patricians retaining most of their political and social control. True False . Early Roman society was divided in two large genealogical groups (or gentes) by a class distinction based on birth. The upper class was composed of this group of wealthy men who held a monopoly of power and influence. What was the name of this group? Plebeians Patricians Manus Peculium None of the above What was Numen? A Roman dictator A popular assembly