Roman Crimes and Punishments

What would be the punishment if a slave killed their owner?

• Nothing.

• The slave would be killed.

• All the slaves who lived in that house would be killed.

• The slave would be given to a new owner.

What would be the punishment if a parent killed their child?

• They would become gladiators.

• They were sent to another country.

• They were killed.

• Nothing if 5 other people agreed with their decision.

What would be the punishment if someone was caught stealing?

• Their arms and legs would be cut off.

• Their head would be cut off.

• They would have to give it back.

• Nothing.

What would the punishment be if somebody did not worship their emperor?

• They would be killed.

• They would be thrown into the lions.

• They would be forced to worship them.

• They would be removed from the country.

What would be the punishment for a slave if they committed forgery (copying something important like a signature)?

• Nothing.

• They would become a gladiator.

• They would have everything taken off them.

• They would be killed.

What would be the punishment for a person who wasn't a slave if they committed forgery (copying something important like a signature)?

• All their things were taken from them.

• Nothing.

• They were killed.

• They were told to not do it again.