Ch 29 The Law

When were the first laws written in Rome?

• 449 BC

• 753 BC

• 509 BC

• 312 BC

What were the Twelve Tables?

• The first written laws of Rome

• Map of ancient Rome

• Philosophical works

• Books of Roman poets

Why were the Twelve Tables displayed publicly?

Who was the highest legal authority under the Principate?

How did the inhabitants of the provinces relate to the laws of Rome?

• They were not affected by Roman laws in any way

• They could only use their own laws

• They were not automatically made Roman citizens, but were subject to Roman laws

• All of them were Roman citizens

What was necessary to bring someone to court?

• Financial and time resources

• Recommendation from the praetor

• Voting in the assemblies

• Permission from the senate

What advice does Martial give about legal disputes?

• Ignore the laws entirely

• Always go to court

• Pay the debtor and avoid trial

• Seek a lawyer

What does Petronius say about the power of money in law?

• Money has nothing to do with justice

• Money has no place

• Money surpasses justice

• Laws govern money

Women could... (choose all that apply)

• bring cases against people

• be brought to trial

• be witnesses

• be judges

What is the Latin word for "judge"?